Best Postulate Podcasts (2025)

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What are Kelly’s Corollaries? 35:45

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This episode is a summary of the corollaries. Knowing about them is essential if you are trying to understand the theory of Personal Construct Psychology. A corollary is an implication of a theory, so if the Fundamental Postulate is accepted this means that people DO anticipate events, these 11 corollaries follow on from this. They are the detail o…

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65 | Evangelization & St. Francis: ReBuilding God's Church 42:58

2M ago42:58

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The brothers are celebrating their 6th year anniversary of being online. On the feast of St. Francis, the brothers sat down with Austin Habash, former Carthusan monk, current evangelist, speaker, podcast host of "Summa in a Year" and founder of Think Catholic. In this episode the brothers connect evanglization with St. Francis' initial call to rebu…

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What is Kelly’s Fundamental Postulate? 22:17

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Kelly’s Psychology of Personal Constructs is his theory of personality and I thought we would have a few sessions about basic PCP theory. The theory may be new to you, or provide a refresher and I will include Kelly’s own explanations. Some of the terms he uses are not so familiar to today’s population so I will do my best clarify and elaborate in …

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64 | Redemptive Suffering in Light of the Cross 34:24

2M ago34:24

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In light of the recent events, and violence that sent shockwaves around the globe, the brothers turn to the Cross as a banner that can give us a tremendous amount of hope. What does the Holy Cross teach us about suffering in our world and in our personal lives? Suffering is often misunderstood, in the franciscan tradition suffering is redemptive wh…

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63 | Attaining Holiness w/ St. Carlo Acutis 38:17

3M ago38:17

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As we look at the lives of some modern day saints like St. Carlo Acutis and St. Pier Giorgio Frassati we learn that Holiness is acheivable and attainable in our day. The brothers talk about what that looks like in their own daily lives, and some ways we can each strive for holiness as they did. Centering ourselves on the Eucharist, daily faithfulne…

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From the Inside: A Conversation with Dr. Caroline Li 27:07

3M ago27:07

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In this episode, we have a discussion with Dr. Caroline Li, an assistant professor at City of Hope, a top ten cancer research center. She shares with us her academic journey from discovering her passion for science at a young age to establishing herself as faculty member of City of Hope. This episode gives great insight into the journey of a scient…

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Key messages for PCP therapy 22:32

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This episode provides my own key messages for PCP therapy, using the introductory chapter of my book, A Beginner's Guide to Personal Construct Therapy with Children and Young People. The principles apply to working with any other age group too. Details of where you can find the book are here: https://drawingtheidealself.co.uk/bookshop.…

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62 | Pilgrims in the Street 37:01

3M ago37:01

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In this episode, we talk about sharing the Gospel in the streets as pilgrims. That can be while your on pilgrimage, on mission, in your neighborhood or in your own vocation - Christ has you walk so that you can receive an encounter with Him. This episode is also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Play & Podbean! Comments, questions & reco…

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Using a timeline to explore the development of a problem 33:15

4M ago33:15

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Creating a timeline is really useful way to explore a problem. Here we think about the kind of questions we might ask a client so we get a better understanding of the development of a problem over time. They key is to be very curious and to ask searching questions gently and the timeline provides a visual guide to that discussion. Reference Kelly's…

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A PCP model of counselling in schools from Truneckova and Viney 35:04

5M ago35:04

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This episode has a focus on counselling in schools but the principles will also be useful for other counselling work. Truneckova and Viney’s model is laid out nicely in their paper and I summarise it here. References: Deborah Truneckova & Linda L. Viney (2012) Personal construct psychology model of school counselling delivery, British Journal of Gu…

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Episode 36: Prideful Play & Lesbian Liabilities 1:53:17

5M ago1:53:17

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“Back once again with the renegade (games-)master", it's a new episode of Til Dice Do Us Part for the first time in quite a while! Our Pride Month special starts with a section on Queer Themes In Roleplaying Games. We discuss how LGBTQIA+ history intersects with roleplaying games - setting the scene for how world history developed alongside gaming …

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Dementia and the construing system Ep.52 37:52

6M ago37:52

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This episode focuses on construing in dementia and the challenges that presents to the carer, particularly if they are caring for a parent. I refer to a paper by Mike Bender and Sally Robbins who write about the impact of dementia on construing and on the construing system. The implications of changes in the construing of the person and their child…

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Single session PCP therapy 26:53

7M ago26:53

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This episode is about the PCP way of doing a useful therapy session in a one-off session. The evidence for using a single session, or One-at-a-time therapy is that a single session can be helpful. Tom Ravenette has a useful paper on this which I use in this episode but you can also take a look at Windy Dryden’s model. References: Personal construct…

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What is a disorder? Ep.50 19:32

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The inspiration for this episode came from a BBC Radio 4 programme, The Age of Diagnosis by Suzanne O'Sullivan. The programme is an abridged version of her book. This episode looks at Kelly's definition of disorder, something quite different from current diagnostic manuals. His version is more likely to help us to understand and help the person bec…

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Lac Operon 17:32

8M ago17:32

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Our bodies love processing glucose, the primary energy source for many organisms. It is simple and easy to extract the energy contained within this simple sugar. But, there are other sugars that organisms can utilize such as lactose. One way that E. coli and many other bacteria harness lactose as an energy source is with the help of the lac operon.…

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Translation 17:49

8M ago17:49

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In the early 2000s, news headlines were all reporting of the same terror: ricin laden letters. Once a person comes in contact with ricin and the poison is absorbed, cells lose the ability to perform translation. Without translation, the body is unable to synthesize proteins critical for life. In today’s episode, we will explore the step by step pro…

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Loose construing 13:07

9M ago13:07

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This episode looks at De Boeck’s (1981) analysis of Kelly's statements about loose construing. This is a helpful summary. If you would like to read the paper, it is largely about grids analysis of construing in schizophrenia, so it may not suit everyone. Reference Van den Bergh, O., de Boeck, P., and Claeys. W. (1985) Schizophrenia: What is Loose i…

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DNA Structure 21:13

9M ago21:13

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DNA serves as the genetic blueprint for all living organisms. They hold all of the information that govern our very existence. Our growth and development as living organisms relies on this essential biological molecule. In this episode, we will be explore the structure of DNA. Specifically, we will analyze nucleotide structure, dehydration synthesi…

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Darwin's Four Postulates 12:47

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Today, we have Charles Darwin to thank for the theory of evolution and natural selection. His work has revolutionized our understanding of life on Earth. In his infamous novel, On the Origin of Species, he proposed a core concept that we refer to as Darwin's four postulates. These postulates serve as the foundation for how natural selection occurs.…

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PCP Formulation 39:54

10M ago39:54

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Kelly’s theory is all about the anticipation of experiences and how we make sense of experiences in the light of our personal construing. A PCP formulation will focus on what is seems to be going on in the person’s construing system. Kelly has six important questions for the therapist to help them to formulate and then uses particular terms to desc…

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Characteristics of Living Organisms 12:07

10M ago12:07

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As biologists, we are responsible for the study of life. We study a vast range of topics from how cancer cells interact with each other to the origin of life. We study everything that is living. But, what does it mean to even be alive? Today, we will be discussing the 7 characteristics of living organisms.…

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Evidence for Evolution 16:10

11M ago16:10

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Life around us is ever changing. If we were to time travel back a hundred thousand years, the many animals that we adore and love would not look the same. Dogs would not look the same. Cats would not look the same. Even plants like trees would not look the same. Why? The answer lies in evolution. In this episode, we will be exploring five major pie…

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Set your own learning path through this podcast by using the DiS podcast navigator 8:37

11M ago8:37

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This episode introduces the DiS podcast navigator booklet which you can get the link below (it is free). The aim is to help you to find past episodes more easily by sorting them by their topic. The booklet has hyperlinks directly to the podcast episodes on You Tube. The link is: https://BookHip.com/NCWLAVV…

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Laddering: a really useful PCP technique. Ep.32 33:36

11M ago33:36

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This month the episode is about laddering, which came as a request from a listener. A great request because it is an extremely powerful technique so should be used with great care and full attention being paid to the person you are working with. Laddering can very quickly get to aspects of a person’s construing they may not have expressed in words,…

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Lactic and Alcoholic Fermentation 15:17

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Have you ever wondered how beer is brewed? How does yogurt gain its signature creamy texture? These delicacies owe their existence to fermentation. Today we will be exploring fermentation, a form of anaerobic respiration. Specifically, we will be exploring lactic acid fermentation and alcoholic fermentation. We will dive into why these processes ar…

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Photosynthesis: Light Dependent Reactions 18:52

12M ago18:52

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Looking out at the plants surrounding us, it might seem as if there is not much going on in their lives. But, if we were to zoom in on these plants and gaze into their interior, we would find the most intricate and complex biological processes that we are still far from fully understanding. One process that we can observe is the light dependent rea…

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61 | These Guys are Goobers (ft. the Postulants) 45:14

12M ago45:14

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We sat down with our postulancy class for a conversation on discernment, life, prayer, ministry and capuchin meditation. They share with us their stories, experiences and laughs from this year. Don't miss this unique conversation with Chase, Max & Emiliano. This episode is also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Play & Podbean! Comments, …

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Tell me what you’d like to hear about in this podcast 4:25

12M ago4:25

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Today is not a usual episode but an invitation to tell me know whether you find the podcast useful and what you’d like to hear about in future.

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Oxidative Phosphorylation 16:56

12M ago16:56

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As humans, we have a constant need to breathe. With every breath, we fill our lungs with an essential gas: oxygen. But why is oxygen so essential to life? Oxygen is needed for a process called oxidative phosphorylation. This is a process that we as humans along with countless other organisms need to survive. Today, we will explore how oxidative pho…

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60 | Missing Moments 38:30

12M ago38:30

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Every moment is an opportunity to experience the presence of God. Every event, every encounter, every interaction can be a way for us to experience God's divine life. But what happens if I miss those moments? Will God still pour out his grace? We have the temptation even just simple distractions that can have us 'miss the moment' and neglect being …

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59 | Why is my Priest so busy 32:08

1y ago32:08

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Priests are often so busy and sometimes it can be hard to reach them. Between administration in the parish office, sacramental preparation, pastoral availability, spiritual recreation and personal downtime, the day of a priest can go by very fast. In this episode, we look at the dynamics of why your priest might be super busy. This episode is also …

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Fluid Mosaic Model 16:04

1y ago16:04

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In the 20th century, there was an explosion in our understanding of cellular structure. Many of these recent finding have transformed the way biologists approach cellular function. In 1972, S.J. Singer and Garth L. Nicolsen, proposed a revolutionary cell membrane model called the fluid mosaic membrane. This episode dives into what the fluid mosaic …

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58 | Grace in the Unexpected 31:42

1y ago31:42

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There is a tremendous amount of Grace that comes when we least expect it. God has his way of intervening in our lives in those moments. This could be an actual grace, the help of God redirecting your life, engaging in your response and asking for a deeper awareness of God present in your life. This episode also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts,…

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From the Inside: A Discussion With Dr. Eladio Abreu 36:34

1y ago36:34

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This episode is the very first of our new series, From the Inside, where I interview high achieving professionals in the life sciences about their academic journey, advice they have for those interested in their field, and what life is like in their line of work. Our first speaker is Dr. Eladio Abreu, an associate teaching professor of biology at E…

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The Biology of Skin Color 14:46

1y ago14:46

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Skin color is something that has baffled scientists for centuries. As we look around ourselves, we find tremendous amounts of variation in skin color, from black to brown to white. There is an entire spectrum of skin color to be found. Why does this variation exist? In this episode, we dive into the evolutionary origins of skin color. We will begin…

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Finding out about a person’s construing is the key to understanding their problem . Ep.46 30:07

1y ago30:07

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If we want to be able to help people, we will need to understand their personal construing of the problem. Exploring this with them- finding out about their constructs - will enable us to begin this process. This episode includes a typical referral for an anxious child, with three very different possible constructions of the problem. This is a remi…

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Kelly's definition of hostility applied to an event in the recent news Ep.45 15:36

1y ago15:36

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n this episode we will think about Kelly’s definition of hostility applied to an aspect of the recent race riots in the UK. On the whole, as we have experiences, we make adjustments to construing, based on fresh evidence. However, there will be times when, despite all the evidence, we hang on to our current construing. Kelly’s professional or trans…

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Fibroblast Growth Factors and Their Receptors 15:37

1+ y ago15:37

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From wound healing to cell growth to bone formation, fibroblast growth factors (FGF) and fibroblast growth factor receptors (FGFR) are responsible for a diverse range of biological processes. This episode begins with the basics: the functions of FGFs and FGFRs. We will then move on to an indepth dive into the structure of FGFRs and how they work wi…

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Cancer Causing Genes 14:46

1+ y ago14:46

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Cancer is a disease that has a chokehold on today’s society. With approximately 2 million new cancer diagnoses in the US every year paired with 10 million cancer-caused deaths worldwide, scientists have been struggling for centuries to find a cure. In today’s episode, we discuss the two main classes of genes that lead to cancer: proto-oncogenes and…

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57 | A Conversation on Bl. Solanus Casey 32:04

1+ y ago32:04

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On this Episode 57, the brothers talk about the famous American born soon-to-be-saint, Blessed Solanus Casey who was famously named the "miracle worker." The brothers talk about St. Bonaventure's Monastery where you can visit Solanus Casey today and pray at his tomb. Also the experience of being at the Beatification in November of 2018 and finally …

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Nitrogen Cycle 20:11

1+ y ago20:11

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When we think about the air surrounding us, we often relate this gaseous mixture to oxygen, the giver of life. However, there is another vital element in the air that we too often disregard: nitrogen. The Earth’s biosphere would be nothing without nitrogen. Life as we know it today would not exist if it were not for this element. This episode will …

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Brother Hut | 56 - New Roles & New Homes 34:52

1+ y ago34:52

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The brothers re-unite for the first time since November! In this episode, we share some of our excitements and fears about being placed in new positions between Postulancy director and as a newly ordained Associate Pastor. Eager about new things ahead with ministry, music, directing and leading, we also took time to reflect on the evergrowing faith…

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Drawing the Ideal Retired Person (to prepare for the future). Ep.44 15:58

1+ y ago15:58

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Have you considered what lies ahead when you retired from working? Whatever you do now, one day that will happen, so it is better to be prepared for it. This month’s episode is a new technique, Drawing the Ideal Retired Person. This is an exploration of the future, aiming to promote a smoother adjustment to that phase of your life. There will also …

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Construing my body - a new technique to understand the impact of physical health problems. Ep.43 23:09

1+ y ago23:09

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This episode introduces a new technique to explore the impact of physical health problems through the exploration of personal construing. Concerns about our bodies can be persistent and may be very distressing so understanding what lies behind the distress is important if we want to help someone. The steps of the process are described here but ther…

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Time - a personal construction. Ep.42 20:11

1+ y ago20:11

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This month’s episode will be focussed on time. I listened to a few things on the radio about time and read some articles which were all very interesting and sparked this episode. I summarise the information from them and think about what Dorothy Rowe had to say about it and a few ideas for exploring a person’s personal constructions. References All…

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Explore how fiction has influenced your construing. Ep.41 32:52

1+ y ago32:52

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I thought it was time to invite you to have a go at something you could easily use with people you are working with. This involves eliciting constructs, identifying the more important ones and then pyramiding those constructs. You will use fantasy characters or stories that had an impact on you when you were growing up and it does not matter what s…

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Miller Mair’s The Community of Self: a creative way to explore the self. Ep.40 29:55

2y ago29:55

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This episode has an idea you can experiment with as an exploration of yourself. Miller Mair’s Community of Self is an interesting and rather playful way to take a look at yourself as a number of characters engaged in ‘producing’ you. I have taken some excepts from a paper by Mair and if you are interested, it would be worth reading the whole paper …

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The influence of teachers’ constructions on a sense of self Ep. 39 29:15

2y ago29:15

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Happy New Year! This month I have been thinking about the way we might experience being construed by teachers. This is meaningful throughout our lives and can affect the way we construe ourselves. It was sparked by listening to the BBC Radio 4 Life Changing programme which reminded me how important that is:. The episode was from May 2023: Overheard…

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Episode 35: Price Postulations & Taste Testing 1:14:49

2y ago1:14:49

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We couldn't let 2023 end without giving you another episode - even if George has been haunted by some ill tidings of late - and so here we are with a rather chaotic episode we hope you'll still enjoy. First up is a Quiz, where George once again asks Ailsa to guess the prices of the random nerdy tat he has purchased. (With a slight twist, this time …

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Brother Hut | 55 - Fire from the Mystics 38:14

2y ago38:14

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What do the saints say about fire? What does scripture say about fire? Why is it used as a metaphor for God's love? In this episode, the brothers dive into the elements of being wounded by the fire of God's love, being transformed by the all-consuming fire. We'll look at writings from Bonaventure, John of the Cross, Richard of St. Victor, Mary of A…