Best Adam Fisk Podcasts (2025)

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BHoP#297 Talking Family and Family Size with Josh Wilson of Free Indeed 1:00:35

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Josh Wilson of the channel Free Indeed interviews Dr Adam Koontz regarding his lecture on A Biblical Theology of Human Fertility. Watch the Interview on YouTube Watch Koontz's Lecture Discussed in this Episode Check out What God Has Joined Together Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Ver…

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BHoP#296 Jaws, Malls, and the Church Growth Movement 55:53

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Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the movie Jaws and how it began the monoculture era, shopping malls and consumerism, and how it relates to evangelism. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsor, Gnesio Health Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny…

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Brief#16 How Do We Get More Pastors in the Lutheran Church? 31:53

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Dr Adam Koontz talks about training pastors, pastoral shortages, and alternative routes to pastoral training. Check out What God Has Joined Together Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to VernyBy Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk

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BHoP#295 Forgiveness and the Gospel 1:00:46

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Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about justice and forgiveness, church demographics, and delivering the gospel. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsor, Gnesio Health Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny…

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The Surveyor’s Role in the Energy Transition with Roger Esson MRICS, Amit Patel MRICS, Jenny Stanning and Stephen Thompson FRICS #189 41:36

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The transition to greener energy sources is an ongoing endeavour, and the role that surveyors will play in that transition is a growing one in both importance and impact. Discussing this shift, this week The RICS Podcast welcomes Jenny Stanning, Stephen Thompson FRICS, Amit Patel MRICS and host Roger Esson MRICS to discuss the trends emerging in th…

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Brief#15 Will the LCMS Ordain Women Now? or Soon Anyway? 33:14

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Dr Adam Koontz talks about the history of women's suffrage in the LCMS, obstacles to fellowship with WELS, and whether the LCMS will ever ordain women. Check out What God Has Joined Together Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to VernyBy Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk

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BHoP#294 The New King James Bible and the Open Bible with Philip Nation 41:41

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Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk with guest Philip Nation of Thomas Nelson Bibles about the New King James Bible and the Open Bible. Dr. Philip Nation, VP, Thomas Nelson Bibles Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsor, Gnesio Health Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Musi…

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Regulated Professions: What Can We Learn From Each Other? with Demi Yianni MRICS, Kirsten Hald MRICS and Maria Wiedner MRICS #188 50:41

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One of the fantastic elements to surveying is the number of routes into the profession. This week The RICS Podcast showcases three members who began their paths in other regulated professions before becoming surveyors themselves. Demi Yianni is joined this week by Kirsten Hald and Maria Wiedner to discuss their vastly different backgrounds, transfe…

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BHoP#293 What's Going On in Canada? State, Church, and the Church's State of Silence 1:10:16

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Dr Adam Koontz talks with guest Pastor David Smilek about the politics and churches in Canada. Related Links - Angus Reid Institute survey on Canadian religious life Check out What God Has Joined Together Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Smilek - Redeemer, Sudbury, ON Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny…

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PowerUp 6 - Ries McQuillan 46:37

25d ago46:37

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Ries McQuillan, Senior Manager of Business Development at Baker Tilly, joins us to talk about his unconventional path from selling Cutco knives to becoming a relationship-driven leader in Boston’s startup ecosystem. In this episode, we dive into how Reese built a career on partnerships, why patience is critical in sales, and how Baker Tilly support…

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BHoP#292 Revere the Emperor, Expel the Barbarians: The Meiji Restoration 1:09:12

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Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the modernization of Japan and the rise of Imperial power. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsor, Gnesio Health Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to VernyBy Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk

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Industry Challengers: Rethinking Embodied Carbon as an Asset with James Fiske, Betsy Brady and Ioana Orzea #187 49:57

27d ago49:57

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The MIPIM Challengers initiative creates space for the next generation of professionals to share fresh ideas and new perspectives, and this year’s winners include Betsy Brady and Ioana Orzea. Betsy & Ioana join James Fiske on this episode of The RICS Podcast to share their approach to rethinking embodied carbon as an asset, how we can educate other…

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BHoP#291 The End(s) of the LCMS with Pastor Joseph Beran 1:05:43

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Dr Adam Koontz talks with guest Pr Joseph Beran about educating pastors, church planting, demographic decline, and more. Check out the Maier Conference and What God Has Joined Together Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to VernyBy Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk

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BHoP#290 The Christian Century in Japan: Jesuits, Fumi-e 踏み絵, Lessons for Today 1:00:13

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Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about how Christianity came to Japan, why it didn't last there, and applications to evangelism to draw from it. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsor, Gnesio Health Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny…

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Candidate Support: Calming Nerves Before the Final Assessment with Michelle Parkes MRICS #186 41:10

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The final assessment can naturally set off nerves for many candidates preparing for their presentations, so this week’s RICS podcast is centred around calming nerves and preparing to perform at your peak. Offering perspectives from the candidate side and as an assessor herself, Michelle Parkes joins Ellie Sainsbury to share strategies to calm nerve…

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Brief#14 What Decimated the Lutheran Churches in America? 33:03

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Dr Adam Koontz talks about what caused the decline in the American Lutheran churches. Check out the 2025 Men's Gathering, the Maier Conference, and What God Has Joined Together Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to VernyBy Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk

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BHoP#289 On How Things Started - The Sacraments and the American Republic 1:00:29

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Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about how to handle accommodations in communion, and the different American republics. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsor, Gnesio Health Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny…

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How Do Regulators Engage with Consumers? with Nigel Clarke, Shannett Thompson and Chris Alder #185 44:23

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Whether it’s communication with stakeholders or with the public, the importance of a regulator is key to how firms operate in the built environment. In this episode of The RICS Podcast, Shannett Thompson (Kingsley Napley) and Chris Adler (RICS) join Nigel Clarke to explore the vital role of professional regulators, and how they interact with the re…

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Brief#13 A Letter from the Department of Eucharistic Significance (DOES) 33:19

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Dr Adam Koontz talks about closed communion and the benefits that the Lord's Supper imparts. Check out the 2025 Men's Gathering, the Maier Conference, and What God Has Joined Together Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to VernyBy Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk

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BHoP#288 Listener Questions - On Textual Criticism, On Turning the Other Cheek, On Buford Pusser, On "Catholic", and on the Superiority of the Group Chat 57:24

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Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills answer a variety of listener emails on Bible translations, self-defense, and more. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsor, Gnesio Health Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny…

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How the Surveying Industry Can Retain More Women in the Profession with David Hourihan FRICS, Kelly Canterford MRICS and Kevina Kakembo MRICS #184 45:00

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There are incredible female voices at the forefront of surveying across the industry, but if we’re to see a more equitable industry, the issue of retaining talent is a vital one to solve. This essential episode of The RICS Podcast talks through some of the deep-rooted issues affecting DEI in surveying today, and we hear what initiatives might creat…

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Brief#12 Cooperation among Christians 28:00

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Dr Adam Koontz talks about what cooperation between churches of different confessions should and shouldn't look like. Check out the 2025 Men's Gathering, the Maier Conference, and What God Has Joined Together Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny…

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BHoP#287 The World that Made the Boomers #5 The Growth of the Syndicate and the JFK Assassination 1:02:15

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Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the formation of the Mob in America and its activities during the Cold War and continue discussing the motivations around the Kennedy Assassination. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsor, Gnesio Health Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran …

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Supporting Men’s Mental Health in Construction with Mark McBride Wright, Scott Pearshouse MRICS and Tomi Laguda #183 41:27

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Mental health and wellbeing is a key pillar in today’s world, and while it’s historically been more challenging for men in construction to be open, there’s more vital support now than ever before. Tomi Laguda leads a deep and honest discussion on The RICS Podcast this week with Scott Pearshouse MRICS, as he shares his own mental health journey in c…

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Brief#11 What Do LCMS Lutherans Really Believe? 44:19

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Dr Adam Koontz talks about the Pew Religious Landscape Survey and what it says about our demographics and beliefs. Check out the 2025 Men's Gathering, the Maier Conference, and What God Has Joined Together Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny…

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BHoP#286 The World that Made the Boomers #4 The Kennedy Assassination 57:17

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Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the political situation surrounding the Kennedy assassination and the people that benefitted from it. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsor, Gnesio Health Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny…

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What Impacts Our Relationship with The Built Environment? featuring Nicholas Boys Smith & Olga Turner Baker MRICS #182 42:03

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The quality of spaces relies strongly on how well they’re designed to serve human experiences, so in this episode of The RICS Podcast we explore the power of placemaking. Olga Turner Baker MRICS (Managing Director, Ekkist) hosts Nicholas Boys Smith (Chair of the Office for Place and Author & Director, Create Streets) whose passion for quality space…

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BHoP#285 Turning the Hearts and Freedom of Speech 1:13:58

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Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about the activities of the US government coming to light, the benefits of freedom of speech, communism and national socialism in Germany, and convincing people of the truth. Check out the 2025 Men's Gathering, the Maier Conference, and What God Has Joined Together Visit our website - A Brief History of Pow…

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BHoP#284 The World that Made the Boomers #3 Counter Culture, MKUltra, and Music 57:55

2M ago57:55

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Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about Government experiments in psychedelics, how musicians and drugs affected the culture of the 60s, and using art to influence populations. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsor, Gnesio Health Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music…

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Pay and Promotions in the Built Environment with Hilan Shah MRICS, Alice Graham MRICS and Adam Ledger #181 48:31

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With the range of roles in the built environment, the opportunity for promotion into new roles is a key one for both financial incentive and job fulfilment. In this episode of The RICS Podcast, Hilan Shah MRICS is joined by Alice Graham MRICS and Adam Ledger, a student member of RICS, to discuss how pay and promotions scale in the sector, and essen…

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Brief#10 Why Change Translations 20:56

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Dr Adam Koontz talks about whether and how to change the Bible translation your church is using. Check out the 2025 Men's Gathering, the Maier Conference, and What God Has Joined Together Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to VernyBy Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk

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Brief#09 The Spirit of Anarchy 27:32

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Dr Adam Koontz talks about The effects of government downsizing and the how we view employees in their work. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Thanks to our sponsor, Gnesio Health Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to VernyBy Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk

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Why Use an RICS Surveyor with Corrinne McLeish FRICS, Majella Galvin MRICS & James Raven #180 34:52

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There is a world of difference between a general surveyor and an RICS surveyor, but why should professionals become accredited with RICS, and why should the public use an RICS surveyor? In this episode of The RICS Podcast episode Majella Galvin MRICS is joined by Corrinne McLeish FRICS and James Raven, as they delve into the role and value of RICS …

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BHoP#283 The Two Kingdoms and Refugee Resettlement 1:04:50

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Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about USAID money, LCMS Recognized Service Organizations, The Vatican's response to Trump's immigration policy, and thinking about government policy as a Christian Check out the 2025 Men's Gathering and the Maier Conference Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Re…

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BHoP#282 The World that Made the Boomers #2 - Conscription and a Well Regulated Militia 1:03:04

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Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the history of the draft in America's wars and its effect on the people that lived through them. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to VernyBy Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk

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017 - I've Found the Perfect List 29:55

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Join Page Neo as he talks about finding the perfect list. ~~ Check out Newbie Dice on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@NewbieDice ~~ Newbie Dice is now on Patreon. If you like what I'm doing, the mission I have for the channel, and values I stand for, do consider becoming a patron and I would appreciate it very much. https://www.patreon.com/newb…

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Surveying insights: The Role of an Appraiser with Alvah T Beander FRICS, Barden Prisant FRICS and Ergina Xydous MRICS #179 43:54

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Art is a unique world in which valuation standards play a vital role for RICS professionals, and gives us insight into the role of an Appraiser. This week’s episode of The RICS Podcast explores the art industry with Alvah T Beander FRICS, Barden Prisant FRICS and Ergina Xydous MRICS, discussing the distinct roles of art historians, curators, authen…

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Brief#08 Can a Christian be an Illegal Immigrant? 34:42

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Dr Adam Koontz talks about whether Christians can live as illegal immigrants and lawless living in general. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Check out the 2025 Men's Gathering and the Maier Conference Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to VernyBy Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk

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Brief#07 Social Media is a Thief 24:40

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Dr Adam Koontz talks about social media and how we use our time. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to VernyBy Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk

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How SMEs Can Work With Apprentices with Lee Hatwell FRICS & Mike Cox #178 31:43

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Small to Medium sized Enterprises are uniquely positioned to benefit from some of the greatest young talent in our industry, thanks to the increased numbers of apprentices looking to work in the built environment. In this episode, RICS Education & Accreditation Manager, Mike Cox, speaks with Lee Hatwell FRICS, Director at Munday + Cramer, as we exp…

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Brief#06 Memory and the Word of God - On Preaching and on Bibles 29:53

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Dr Adam Koontz talks about homiletics and more bible translations. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to VernyBy Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk

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Retrofitting, Futureproofing & Future Fit: How Do We Demystify and Start Doing with Emma Fletcher MRICS, Philip Brimley MRICS and Zaman Sheikh AssocRICS #177 44:42

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With a growing emphasis on extending buildings’ lifecycles, the role of surveyors in retrofit and future fit projects is absolutely essential, both in ensuring a successful project, and in enhancing public understanding. This episode of The RICS Podcast features Emma Fletcher MRICS, Philip Brimley MRICS and Zaman Sheikh AssocRICS , as they focus on…

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Brief#05 Apocalypse Now 32:18

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Col Willie Grills talks about end times predictions, doomsday cults, and a Biblical perspective on the last days. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to VernyBy Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk

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Brief#04 Immigration, Sanctuary, and the Church 43:18

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Dr Adam Koontz talks about sanctuary cities and churches, law enforcement practice, immigration laws, and what the Bible has to say about it. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to VernyBy Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk

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BHoP#281 The World that Made the Boomers #1 - Introduction 57:54

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Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about America post war and its war against communism, why the boomers weren't as jaded and cynical as later generations, and the loss of trust caused by the Kennedy assassination. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music…

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The Role That Valuation Plays in Society with Nick Knight MRICS, John Clark & Paul Richards #176 39:38

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The role of valuation may be well-known within the surveying profession, but the connection to the economy may not be so apparent to the wider public, despite its necessity to society as a whole. In this episode of The RICS Podcast, the Chair of the RICS Valuation PGP Nick Knight MRICS is joined by John Clark (Lloyds Banking Group) and Paul Richard…

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BHoP#280 Taking Stock and Growing Stronger 57:04

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Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk answer a listener question about auditing one's self and talk about aligning your effort with your purpose, managing time and space, and being sound in body and mind. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford Music thanks to Verny…

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BHoP#279 Personal Firearms, Rights, and Privileges 1:02:45

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Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about "ghost guns", Luigi Mangione, gun control in the reconstruction era, and constitutionally granted rights. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to VernyBy Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk

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Surveying Insights: The History of the Profession with Professor Carl Chinn MBE and Suki Bell FRICS #175 39:13

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Surveying is a rich profession with a long-spanning, illustrious history that stretches back to medieval times, and it’s a key area of focus for Professor Carl Chinn MBE. This special episode of The RICS Podcast delves into the roots of the profession, as Professor Chinn MBE shares with Suki Bell FRICS his findings on how surveying has evolved acro…

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BHoP#278 On Church Politics 56:22

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Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk answer a listener question about being involved in church politics and why we shouldn't distance ourselves from public life. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Dr Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford Music thanks to VernyBy Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk

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