Best Wyatt Matters Podcasts (2025)

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BEST OF WM: Hygiene Myths, NFL Ego, and the Power of Humility | Ep. 56 | Wyatt Matters 40:49

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We’re rolling back one of your favorites with this BEST OF WM rebroadcast—the episode where water bottles turned out dirtier than toilets, Shedeur Sanders took the NFL by storm (and then fell off a cliff), and humility proved way more impressive than hype. Host Steve Wyatt brings the laughs, the cast brings the chaos, and together they remind us wh…

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‘Fearfully and wonderfully made’: What does Psalm 139 really mean? 1:03:21

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Psalm 139 is one of the most famous and most quoted chapters of the whole Bible. Some indeed have even constructed an entire Christian ethic of the unborn child from its famous central verses. But what do we think David is trying to say in this beautiful and mysterious poem? What can it teach us about how we should view fetuses in the womb, and hav…

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Why Do Historic Sites Matter? | Brenda Hafera 13:53

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As we enter this Thanksgiving week on the eve of our nation’s 250th anniversary, it is critical to understand places of historical significance in our country. Here to explain a bit about what Heritage is doing in that regard is Brenda Hafera, Assistant Director of the Simon Center for American Studies, here at the Heritage Foundation. — The Herita…

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Karen Keen & Ron Pierce: Christlike Acceptance Across Deep Difference 1:08:02

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We talked with Ronald Pierce and Karen Keen about a different way to approach the disagreement over LGBTQ affirmation and inclusion in the church. In their book Christlike Acceptance across Deep Difference, they bring together a broad range of contributors--scholarly and pastoral; affirming and traditionalist; evangelical, mainline, and Catholic--w…

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What the Early Church Thought About the End of the World — with Michael Svigel 1:02:21

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What did the early Christians actually expect about the future? Were they vague or symbolic, or did they have a clear picture of what was to come? In this episode, Dr. Michael Svigel shares insights from his book Fathers on the Future, revealing that second-century leaders like Irenaeus anticipated a real, visible kingdom, Christ’s return, and a re…

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BEST OF WM: Hygiene Myths, NFL Ego, and the Power of Humility | Ep. 56 | Wyatt Matters 40:33

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We’re rolling back one of your favorites with this BEST OF WM rebroadcast—the episode where water bottles turned out dirtier than toilets, Shedeur Sanders took the NFL by storm (and then fell off a cliff), and humility proved way more impressive than hype. Host Steve Wyatt brings the laughs, the cast brings the chaos, and together they remind us wh…

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Giant Ragweed Suppression with Guilherme Chudzik and Dr. Rodrigo Werle 47:39

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"Cereal Rye Biomass Effects on Giant Ragweed Suppression Inform Management Decisions" with Guilherme Chudzik and Rodrigo Werle. For farmers in the Midwest, giant ragweed can be a giant problem. In Wisconsin, where long emergence windows, aggressive growth, herbicide resistance, and power-packed seeds make suppression difficult, farmers are always l…

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S6 Ep310: Warehouse Safety Tips | Episode 310 | A Mighty Year in Review 1:45

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Welcome to the Warehouse Safety Tips Podcast, where we share insights, ideas, and innovations that help facilities stay safe and efficient! Today’s episode is a special one — “A Mighty Year in Review.” We’re looking back at an incredible year for Mighty Line and the entire warehouse safety community. This year, Mighty Line experienced tremendous mo…

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Episode 240: The Studio & Design Education w/ James Corazzo, Colin M. Gray & Derek Jones 1:04:50

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Philip welcomes James Corazzo, Colin M. Gray and Derek Jones co-authors of Studio Properties: A Field Guide to Design Education to the show. In their conversation, they discuss the physical and non-physical reality of the Studio and what it means for the future of design education. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share…

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What’s The Problem with H1-B Visas? | Simon Hankinson 15:29

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Immigration is a key part of the American story. Many, many people have come to the United States committed to loving and serving their new country. But nations have to exercise caution and prudence with the way that they conduct immigration. Bad policy and abuses of the system can lead to all kinds of problems, as we know well here in the United S…

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Can AI make you mad? Chatbots and psychosis, with Dr Daniel Maughan 50:57

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There’s been a flurry of news stories and even scientific papers exploring the concept of ‘AI psychosis’ – the idea that people can become psychotic and mentally ill having spent too much time locked in hours of conversation with an AI chatbot such as ChatGPT. There’s also been a handful of cases where the family of someone who has killed themselve…

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Rev. Angela Denker: The Radicalization of American Boyhood 54:01

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White boys and men are dangerous, AND white boys and men are struggling. By far, most large-scale mass shooters are white men, AND white men also die by suicide more often than any other demographic. We talked about this issue with journalist, mother, and pastor Angela Denker, who wrote Disciples of White Jesus: The Radicalization of American Boyho…

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On Church Revitalization with Jonathan Gluck 44:37

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In this episode we discuss the ins and outs of church revitalization with Jonathan Gluck, pastor of Garden City Church in Crestview, Florida, a church revitalization supported by Church on Bayshore.

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Gender Reveal Disasters, Charlie Sheen’s Wild Story, and Grace for Everyone | Ep. 55 | Wyatt Matters 40:59

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It starts with smoke grenades, drone shows, and one gender reveal gone way too far. Then the crew dives into Charlie Sheen’s wild story, his rise, fall, and shocking turn toward faith. Host Steve Wyatt and the team use humor, honesty, and scripture to remind us that no one is beyond God’s reach. From Harry Caray’s “Holy Cow” to Paul’s claim he was …

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Gender Reveal Disasters, Charlie Sheen’s Wild Story, and Grace for Everyone | Ep. 55 | Wyatt Matters 40:28

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It starts with smoke grenades, drone shows, and one gender reveal gone way too far. Then the crew dives into Charlie Sheen’s wild story, his rise, fall, and shocking turn toward faith. Host Steve Wyatt and the team use humor, honesty, and scripture to remind us that no one is beyond God’s reach. From Harry Caray’s “Holy Cow” to Paul’s claim he was …

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Episode 239: Naturekind & Thinking Beyond the Human w/ Melissa Leach & James Fairhead 1:05:29

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Philip welcomes Melissa Leach & James Fairhead, authors of Naturekind: Language, Culture & Power Beyond the Human. In their conversation, they discuss the reality of a more expansive view of language and culture to include non-human life and how human dominance effects our relationships with the world. The Drop – The segment of the show where Phili…

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S6 Ep309: Warehouse Safety Tips | Episode 309 | Safe Stacking and Load Limits 5:09

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https://jo.my/n6khdj Material Storage & Racking Safety: Safe Stacking and Load Limits Keeping a warehouse running efficiently depends on more than just fast movement and good organization. One often overlooked area is how materials are stacked and stored. Improper stacking doesn’t just lead to wasted space—it can also set the stage for serious inju…

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What Is Trump's Vision for the Military? | Wilson Beaver 14:26

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This week, we honor veterans of long ago, as well as those who still live and walk among us. Their sacrifice has helped to secure the freedoms that we enjoy today. One of the key features of American democracy is civilian control of the military. We, the people, elect the Congress which controls the military’s budget, conducts oversight, and declar…

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Autonomy, suffering and dignity: Christianity and assisted dying 1:10:33

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Here in the UK, parliament continues to debate a bill to legalise assisted suicide. As we wait to see whether Britain follows the lead of many other Western nations in introducing a form of assisted dying, we thought we would share as this week’s podcast a lecture John gave recently to the Church of Ireland in Belfast. It’s entitled Autonomy, Suffe…

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Philip Christman: Why Christians Should Be Leftists 1:02:43

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We talked with author and essayist Philip Christman about how, if we take the Sermon on the Mount seriously as a call to solidarity, being a Christian and being a leftist go hand-in-hand. In his book Why Christians Should Be Leftists, Christman asks believers who are already uncomfortable with how political leaders on the right leverage sexism, rac…

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Learning to Pray with the Book of Common Prayer — with Jonathan Kanary 1:26:21

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Most of us learn to pray by listening to others. But what if we could learn from the prayers of believers who have gone before us — prayers shaped by Scripture, refined through centuries, and written to form our hearts and words together? In this episode, we talk with Jonathan Kanary about The Book of Common Prayer — what it is, how it’s structured…

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On Being a Chaplain in the Military 43:37

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In this eposide, we interview two Church on Bayshore members who serve as chaplains in the United States Army, discussing military life, the role of chaplains in the military, and needs of military families.

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Smart Toilets, Escaped Monkeys, and the Real Power You’ve Been Missing | Ep. 54 | Wyatt Matters 39:56

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This week’s “Leftover Laughs” kick off with a smart toilet that tracks your… well, everything, Scandinavian countries with no word for “please,” and a truckload of escaped monkeys that turned the highway into a bad sci-fi movie. But when the laughs fade, Host Steve Wyatt shifts to something deeper... what happens when it feels like the power’s gone…

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Smart Toilets, Escaped Monkeys, and the Real Power You’ve Been Missing | Ep. 54 | Wyatt Matters 40:56

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This week’s “Leftover Laughs” kick off with a smart toilet that tracks your… well, everything, Scandinavian countries with no word for “please,” and a truckload of escaped monkeys that turned the highway into a bad sci-fi movie. But when the laughs fade, Host Steve Wyatt shifts to something deeper... what happens when it feels like the power’s gone…

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Episode 238: Goliath’s Curse w/ Luke Kemp 1:08:28

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Philip welcomes Luke Kemp, the author of the bestselling work, Goliath’s Curse: The History and Future of Societal Collapse. In their conversation they dissect Luke’s thesis on what collapse means and how its impact is unevenly distributed and how it has changed over the centuries now we live in a “global goliath”. The Drop – The segment of the sho…

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S6 Ep308: Warehouse Safety Tips | Episode 308 | Storage Hazards 5:32

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https://jo.my/d8kka3 Material Storage & Racking Safety: Storage Hazards in Warehouses Whether you’re working third shift or early mornings, there’s one thing every warehouse has in common—stuff. And a lot of it. From raw materials to finished goods, pallets to parts, every inch counts. But how and where things are stored? That makes all the differe…

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Circumcision: Male genital mutilation or vital symbol of religious freedom? 53:50

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A listener in the United States has written in pondering the, ahem, sensitive issue of circumcision. In America it’s been commonplace as a medical procedure for newborn boys for generations, while in the rest of the world it’s almost exclusively a Jewish or Muslim religious rite of initiation. Does circumcision actually offer any real medical benef…

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What Is Arctic Frost? | Mike Howell 13:19

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What Is Arctic Frost? | Mike Howell Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) revealed last week that ‘Arctic Frost’—the FBI's election-related investigation into President Donald Trump, launched in 2022 by the Biden administration—issued 197 subpoenas for 430 conservatives, including the late Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA, Ed Ma…

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On Missions in North Africa with the Jefferson's 40:35

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In this episode we interview the Jefferson's, global workers living and serving in North Africa, on cross-cultural living, missions engagement, and how God is it at work where they serve.

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Paul Sloan: How We Misunderstand Jesus' Relationship to the Law of Moses 1:05:31

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We talked with Dr. Paul T. Sloan about a common misunderstanding about how Jesus related to the Law of Moses - namely that the Law is bad and Jesus comes to save us from it. Instead, Sloan argues that Jesus was announcing a restoration of the covenant, not its nullification. His book is Jesus and the Law of Moses. Paul T. Sloan is Associate Profess…

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Inside Retail Media: Rapid Growth & Building Calm in Chaos with Claire Wyatt, The Trade Desk 38:43

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What does it take to lead in one of the fastest-growing, high margin areas of advertising and retail? In this episode of Candid with Candidates, Jennifer Hahn sits down with Claire Wyatt, GM of Client Services & Retail at The Trade Desk, to discuss her career path from would-be NASA engineer to retail media leadership and the lessons she’s learned …

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Pumpkin Spice Mania, NFL Underdogs, and Why God Sees What Others Miss | Ep. 53 | Wyatt Matters 40:19

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This week’s show kicks off with fall’s loudest tradition— pumpkin spice everything. From $7 lattes to pumpkin-scented cat litter and even “dude wipes,” the team laughs through the chaos of a culture obsessed with flavor fads and crowd trends. Then host Steve Wyatt flips the focus to a story that defies the crowd’s voice— Brock Purdy, the last pick …

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Halloween Special: Spring Dead Spot with Dr. Wendell Hutchens 52:50

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"Fifteen years of findings: Advancements in spring dead spot research from 2009 to 2024" with Dr. Wendell Hutchens Spring dead spot is a disease that lies in wait before going after your turfgrasses, transforming your favorite golf course into the set of your favorite PG-13 slasher. This episode, Wendell joins me to discuss the mega gains made in t…

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S6 Ep307: Warehouse Safety Tips | Episode 307 | Tools for Root Cause Analysis 5:27

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https://jo.my/3ew2xh Incident Reporting & Root Cause Analysis: Tools for Root Cause Analysis If something goes wrong in your facility, how you respond matters just as much as what happened. That’s where incident reporting and root cause analysis come in. These two things help us figure out why incidents happen—and more importantly, how to stop them…

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Gender dysphoria and trans children 54:41

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Perhaps the most contentious political, medical and social issue of the day is how to treat and care for young people who are questioning or experiencing distress around their sex and gender. We are both away for half-term this week, so we’re bringing you an episode from 2023 when we spoke with Christian community paediatrician Julie Maxwell about …

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Why Do Medical Care Costs Keep Rising? | Nina Schaefer 15:35

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The Affordable Care Act was signed in 2010, with President Barack Obama promising that “If you like your insurance plan, you can keep it.” Fifteen years later, we are all painfully aware that Obama’s promise was not a sincere one. The ACA’s mess of government subsidies and astronomical payouts have made the American healthcare system considerably m…

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On Church Budgets and Stewardship 45:20

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In this episode we discuss our church budgeting process and some of the highlights of next year's budget proposal with Lissa Corley, chairperson of our Stewardship Ministry Leadership Team and Steve Renna, Executive Pastor of Administration and Assimilation.

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Liz Theoharis & Charon Hribar: Liturgies and Rituals from the Freedom Church of the Poor 57:56

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We talked with Liz Theoharis and Charon Hribar about how prayers, rituals, and liturgies help to sustain movements for social change. Their book We Pray Freedom is full of prayers, resources, and stories that grew out of communities committed to abolishing poverty. Dr. Charon Hribar (Cha-Ron Reebar) is a visionary leader, musician, and scholar. She…

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Replay: What Every Christian Can Learn from the Church Fathers 57:24

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We’re reposting this episode in anticipation of Reformation Day. John Henry Newman once said, "To be deep in history is to cease to be Protestant." Dr. Michael Haykin disagrees — and in this conversation, he shows why Christians today need the wisdom of the early Church Fathers. Join us as we explore: What Cyprian, Athanasius, Augustine, Ignatius, …

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Florida Man Mayhem, Branded Weddings, and Why Playing It Safe Isn’t Living | Ep. 52 | Wyatt Matters 40:51

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From alligator joyrides to “Hellmann’s Weddings,” the crew wraps Season One with laughter and lunacy—Florida-style. But as the laughs fade, Pastor Steve Wyatt delivers a powerful challenge drawn from King Solomon’s words: stop hoarding your crumbs and start casting them. Whether it’s launching a dream, taking a leap of faith, or simply stepping out…

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Florida Man Mayhem, Branded Weddings, and Why Playing It Safe Isn’t Living | Ep. 52 | Wyatt Matters 40:13

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From alligator joyrides to “Hellmann’s Weddings,” the crew wraps Season One with laughter and lunacy—Florida-style. But as the laughs fade, Pastor Steve Wyatt delivers a powerful challenge drawn from King Solomon’s words: stop hoarding your crumbs and start casting them. Whether it’s launching a dream, taking a leap of faith, or simply stepping out…

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Episode 237: The Connected Leader w/ Emmanuel Gobillot 1:01:38

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Philip welcomes Emmanuel Gobillot, author of The Connected Leader to the show. In their conversation, they discuss the inherent paradoxes that make up leadership roles and how one builds consensus and creates trust. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings. Phili…

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S6 Ep306: Warehouse Safety Tips | Episode 306 | Digging Past “Human Error” to Find Root Causes 5:38

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https://jo.my/hmhxo0 Incident Reporting & Root Cause Analysis: Digging Past “Human Error” to Find Root Causes In safety, the phrase “human error” gets tossed around a lot. A pallet falls. A worker trips. A forklift crashes into a rack. The quick conclusion? “Someone messed up.” But stopping there doesn’t fix the issue. It just points fingers. Week …

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Making human egg cells out of skin, and other mysteries 52:42

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In the first part of this episode we talk through a startling new scientific breakthrough: researchers claim they can insert genetic material from an ordinary skin cell into a human egg cell, and then use that to fertilise and grow an embryo. This means an infertile couple or a same-sex couple could theoretically have a child who was genetically re…

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Will the Supreme Court Strike Down Race-Based Voting Districts? | Hans von Spakovsky 14:40

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The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was a federal law designed to end these practices, and ensure that all Americans could exercise the right to vote. It is a law that has had massive impact and been used to reshape America politically, in ways both bad and good. Now, the Supreme Court is hearing a case called Louisiana vs. Callais, which is calling into…

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Hanna Reichel: Living Faithfully at Another End of the World (An Emergency Devotional) 50:08

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We talked with theologian Hanna Reichel about their book For Such a Time as This: An Emergency Devotional, which is a guide for ordinary Christians seeking to live faithfully in our era of political polarization, eroding democratic norms, and rising authoritarianism. It is a timely resource for believers seeking spiritual grounding amid societal up…

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How Sheila Ebanks Leads Coca-Cola’s Large Store Division Across North America with Authentic, Inspirational Leadership and Two Core Beliefs About Her Own Career 38:39

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In this episode of Candid with Candidates, Jennifer Hahn speaks with Sheila Muniz Ebanks, Head of the Large Store Division for Coca-Cola North America, about her leadership journey from driving truck in the industry to reporting directly to the Chief Customer Officer in all of North America. Sheila reflects on the pivotal career transitions that sh…

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Strange and Weird Things About Christians and Money 39:37

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In this episode we discuss strange and weird things related to Christians, the church, and money.

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Wyatt Matters #51 – "A Force Multiplier for Good?" + Hot Takes on Scented Alarm Clocks, Starbucks Kindness Chains, and Mercy That Moves Mountains 40:55

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The crew wakes up to the weirdest invention yet—a hotel alarm clock that releases the scent of bacon and coffee instead of noise. From there, they dive into real-life “force multipliers,” moments that make good go viral: Starbucks drive-thru kindness chains, GoFundMe miracles, and Erica Kirk’s powerful act of public forgiveness that inspired thousa…