Best BJC Podcasts (2025)

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S6, Ep. 15: Religious objections and curriculum opt-outs: Oral arguments in Mahmoud v. Taylor 40:30

2d ago40:30

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A case with a thin record is raising plenty of questions at the Supreme Court. In this episode, Amanda and Holly examine the case of Mahmoud v. Taylor, which involves parents who want to opt their children out of public school curriculum they say conflicts with their religious beliefs. But, what’s the difference between expected exposure and uncons…

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Mission: Impossible RANKED (plus Final Reckoning's first reckoning) 19:50

3d ago19:50

19:50

We rank the Mission: Impossible movies from bottom to top. Is [redacted] at #2 too much subjectivity? Or am I secretly right?By Jake Clark

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Behavior Is the Battlefield: Rethinking the Cyber Perimeter with Expeditors VP & CISO Rob Nolan 29:41

3d ago29:41

29:41

On the 28th episode of Enterprise AI Defenders, hosts Evan Reiser and Mike Britton, both executives at Abnormal AI, talk with Rob Nolan, Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at Expeditors. Expeditors is a Fortune 500 freight and logistics company, powering over 25% of all U.S. customs clearance. They enable global trade and supply …

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Special LIVE Episode: Vouchers in the budget bill, SCOTUS stops religious charter schools, and new decision on the Dept. of Education 22:06

4d ago22:06

22:06

In a conversation broadcast live on May 27, Amanda and Holly provide updates on a day of big news in the religious liberty world. They first look at the surprising 4-4 deadlock from the U.S. Supreme Court in the Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board, et al. v. Drummond case, which preserves a religious liberty principle by stopping the creation o…

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S6, Ep. 14: The blockbuster SCOTUS case over religious charter schools 44:48

16d ago44:48

44:48

The most consequential church-state case of this Supreme Court term involves whether the government could – or even must – fund religious charter schools. Amanda and Holly examine key moments in the oral arguments from Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board, et al. v. Drummond, playing clips from the courtroom and looking at how the justices may a…

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S6, Ep. 13: Active citizenship: A conversation with Melissa Rogers about promoting religious freedom and the common good 37:39

1M ago37:39

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Melissa Rogers joins the podcast for a conversation about how each of us can take steps to promote religious freedom and the common good in the United States today. After leading the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships in the Obama and Biden administrations, she shares her inside perspective on government, where we are r…

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Real World Risks: AI & Cybersecurity in Crisis Zones with Save the Children International Global CISO Gareth Packham 32:11

1M ago32:11

32:11

On the 27th episode of Enterprise AI Defenders, hosts Evan Reiser and Mike Britton, both executives at Abnormal AI, talk with Gareth Packham, Chief Information Security Officer at Save the Children International. Save the Children is one of the world's largest nonprofit organizations focused on protecting the rights and well-being of children. Oper…

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Special Episode: Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia and the rule of law 18:07

1M ago18:07

18:07

On this special bonus episode of the Respecting Religion podcast, we are featuring a conversation that could not wait until our normal release date. In this still-developing story, Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia was mistakenly removed by the U.S. government from Maryland to El Salvador. His case and series of injustices are not just things that move …

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S6, Ep. 12: Back to SCOTUS: Regular business in disturbing times 30:55

1M ago30:55

30:55

There has been no shortage of news from all three branches of government in Washington, D.C., but one thing hasn’t changed: the U.S. Supreme Court continues to be interested in religious liberty cases. On today’s show, Amanda and Holly review the recent oral arguments in Catholic Charities Bureau v. Wisconsin, which focuses on a religious exemption…

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Approaching AI, Identity, and Scale with Former Unilever CISO Kirsten Davies 26:12

2M ago26:12

26:12

On the 26th episode of Enterprise AI Defenders, hosts Evan Reiser and Mike Britton, both executives at Abnormal Security, talk with Kirsten Davies, former Chief Information Security Officer at The Estée Lauder Companies and Unilever and founder of The Institute for Cyber. Kirsten's storied career has given her a front-row seat to understanding the …

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S6, Ep. 11: African Americans and Religious Freedom 43:16

2M ago43:16

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African Americans’ knowledge traditions, religious practices, political cultures and ideas are rich resources that facilitate new concepts of religious freedom. On this episode of Respecting Religion, Dr. Sabrina E. Dent and Dr. Corey D. B. Walker join Amanda and Holly to discuss the book they co-edited, African Americans and Religious Freedom: New…

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The AI Paradox: Faster Threats & Workforce Risks with former Vice President and Global CISO at H&R Block Joshua Brown 26:28

2M ago26:28

26:28

On the 25th episode of Enterprise AI Defenders, hosts Evan Reiser and Mike Britton, both executives at Abnormal Security, talk with Joshua Brown, former Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at H&R Block. H&R Block is one of the largest tax preparation companies in the United States, with tens of millions of customers relying on its…

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The Chaotic Majesty of 'Mickey 17' with Bj Clark (PLUS 'Black Bag' & 'My Dead Friend Zoe') 32:52

3M ago32:52

32:52

We break down the most anticipated movie of Q1: 'Mickey 17'! Robert Pattinson is a FORCE of nature... but how good is this movie? Plus: Quick thoughts on Fassbender's latest warrior monk outing in 'Black Bag' and the unsurprisingly devastating 'My Dead Friend Zoe'. Stick around for Bj's thoughts on going to the eye doctor.…

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S6, Ep. 10: March Madness: Department of Education, school vouchers, and a Supreme Court preview 39:54

3M ago39:54

39:54

Actions and rumors of actions in Washington, D.C., are continuing to dominate the news cycle and keep people on edge. On this episode of Respecting Religion, Amanda and Holly discuss the devastation of dismantling the Department of Education and the problematic push for a nationwide school voucher program. They also look at the latest in the battle…

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How AI Augments the Future of Autonomous Cybersecurity with DXC Technology VP & Global CISO Michael Baker 30:03

3M ago30:03

30:03

On the 24th episode of Enterprise AI Defenders, hosts Evan Reiser and Mike Britton, both executives at Abnormal Security, talk with Michael Baker, Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at DXC Technology. DXC is a global IT services leader, providing infrastructure, consulting, and cybersecurity solutions for nearly half of the Fortu…

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Oscars Extravaganza! The Best Films of 2024 - Where is Challengers!? 29:07

3M ago29:07

29:07

We break down our picks for this year's Oscars while adding a few awards of our own. Which was the Genre of the Year: Musical, Horror, or Monkeys?By Jake Clark

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An Updated Marvel Cinematic Universe Ranking... and where 'Captain America: Brave New World' Falls 17:47

3M ago17:47

17:47

A lot of people are revisiting their "Worst of MCU" lists. Can you guess why?By Jake Clark

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S6, Ep. 09: Threats to religious freedom from the Trump administration and a look at the growing resistance 34:51

4M ago34:51

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In our second show of the second Trump administration, Amanda and Holly run through a list of recent events that point to a gross misunderstanding of what “religious freedom” means. They review the policy announcements made during the National Prayer Breakfast – including the creation of a task force to “eradicate anti-Christian bias” – and they lo…

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X-Men Origins: Wolverine w/BJC 1:12:25

4M ago1:12:25

1:12:25

Is this the WORST film adaptation of a great video game until Borderlands?By Jake Clark

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The Future of Patient Safety, AI, and Cybersecurity with BJC HealthCare VP & CISO Matt Modica 30:14

4M ago30:14

30:14

On the 23rd episode of Enterprise AI Defenders, hosts Evan Reiser and Mike Britton, both executives at Abnormal Security, talk with Matt Modica, Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at BJC HealthCare. BJC HealthCare is one of the largest non-profit healthcare organizations in the United States, operating 14 hospitals across Missour…

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Dumpuary! Breaking Down the Year's Most Interesting Month in Theaters 19:39

4M ago19:39

19:39

This is the time of year when: a) Oscar-nominated films the masses haven't seen are released wide, b) Bad movies are dumped in the desert, and c) Low-budget, low-faith movies are released by hopeful studios trying to grab what they can - sometimes to startlingly GOOD results. Which of Companion, Presence, One of Them Days, Flight Risk, or Love Me w…

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S6, Ep. 08: Ten Commandments and Trump’s first week 37:51

4M ago37:51

37:51

Special Presentation: We're bringing you the latest episode of the Respecting Religion podcast on the BJC Podcast feed. Join us on the Respecting Religion podcast feed for more episodes! In this week’s episode of the Respecting Religion podcast, Amanda and Holly discuss the problems with government mandates to post the Ten Commandments in classroom…

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S6, Ep. 08: Ten Commandments and Trump’s first week 36:36

4M ago36:36

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In this week’s show, Amanda and Holly discuss the problems with government mandates to post the Ten Commandments in classrooms, focusing on a case out of Louisiana. BJC and other Christian groups filed a brief in that case to explain why, as Christians, we oppose the Louisiana law and how the government’s decision to choose a religious text to disp…

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Oscar Bets! and the 2025 Oscar Nominations 18:00

4M ago18:00

18:00

Jake bets twenty thousand (definitely real) dollars on the upcoming Oscars. Basically... just a chance to talk about last week's nominations.By Jake Clark

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X-Men: The Last Stand w/ Ricky Z 2:21:05

4M ago2:21:05

2:21:05

We break down the third of the original X-Men trilogy, a movie which proves not EVERYTHING gets better with age.By Jake Clark

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S6, Ep. 07: Jimmy Carter: Baptist, president, servant leader 29:50

5M ago29:50

29:50

President Jimmy Carter introduced millions of people to what it means to be a Baptist. In this episode, Amanda and Holly reflect on what he meant to our country and to both of them, as fellow Baptists, as well as his impact on faith freedom for all. They share how he is a shining example of the diversity of Baptists in our country as well as what i…

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Overcoming Security Blind Spots Through Automation, Innovation and AI with Former JLL CISO Joe Silva 30:07

5M ago30:07

30:07

On the 22nd episode of Enterprise AI Defenders, hosts Evan Reiser and Mike Britton, both executives at Abnormal Security, talk with Joe Silva, former Chief Information Security Officer at Jones Lang LaSalle. JLL is a commercial real estate company operating in 84 countries worldwide. The company has over 100,000 employees, $20 billion dollars in an…

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2024 Year in Review: The BEST Movies of the Year (and Borderlands) 54:51

5M ago54:51

54:51

We break down the best films of the year. And seriously - "Survive till 2025?" 2024 was a GREAT year in movies... unless you compare it to last year.By Jake Clark

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S6, Ep. 06: Oral arguments in U.S. v. Skrmetti: Medical care for transgender youth and the Equal Protection Clause 43:55

5M ago43:55

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A Supreme Court case on medical care for transgender youth could have major ramifications – not only for children who have gender dysphoria and their families but also for how other statutes are reviewed under the Equal Protection Clause. In this episode, Amanda and Holly examine the oral arguments in U.S. v. Skrmetti, breaking down key moments in …

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From Butter to Bots: How Land O’Lakes is Innovating Cybersecurity Through AI with CISO Tony Taylor 23:22

5M ago23:22

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On the 21st episode of Enterprise AI Defenders, hosts Evan Reiser and Mike Britton, both executives at Abnormal Security, talk with Tony Taylor, Chief Information Security Officer at Land O'Lakes. Land O'Lakes is an American member-owned agricultural cooperative. The co-op has 9,000 employees who process and distribute products for about 300,000 ag…

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S6, Ep. 05: Secularization and the fracturing of the American left w/ John Compton, Angela Parker, and David Gushee 1:05:35

6M ago1:05:35

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Today’s episode brings you a special presentation on the politics of secularization, featuring a presentation from Dr. John Compton and responses from Rev. Dr. David Gushee and Rev. Dr. Angela Parker. Given the week after the 2024 presidential election, the lecture and responses explore how rising secularism contributes to the growth of political e…

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X-Men Rewatch: X2: X-Men United feat. BJ Clark 1:20:03

6M ago1:20:03

1:20:03

We break down one of the early GOATs of the superhero film world, featuring new characters like Nightcrawler and Lady Deathstrike. When will they get Cyclops right?By Jake Clark

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'Gladiator II' is Everything We Want but Falls Short of Original (but....... that's fine); 'Juror No. 2' is an Unbelievable Premise & an Unexpected Philosophical Discussion 16:34

6M ago16:34

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We break down 'Gladiator II' (1:48) and explain why it's fine to fall short of iconic films; then unpack Eastwood's 'Juror #2' and the topic of justice; then dive into a handful of spoilers between the two films (13:30)By Jake Clark

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Oscar Szn Catch-Up 24:34

6M ago24:34

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We crank through a few Oscar-hopefuls: The instant icon 'Anora' (2:30), the mesmerizing 'Emilia Perez' (5:20), the universally beloved 'Conclave' (9:20), and Jesse Eisenberg's heart-scrunching 'A Real Pain.' Then, we tackle a few movies we missed in the last few weeks (15:15): 'Venom: The Last Dance,' 'Here,' 'Elevation,' and 'The Best Christmas Pa…

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S6, Ep. 04: Election Day 2024: What happened and where do we go from here 39:49

6M ago39:49

39:49

Now that Election Day 2024 is in the rearview mirror, what did we learn? Amanda Tyler and Holly Hollman look at the results and what they might mean for our country and the protection of faith freedom for all. They discuss where we saw religion used on the campaign trail, what we might expect to see in the next four years under a second Trump admin…

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Protecting a Fortune 50 Giant: How FedEx Deploys AI at Scale with VP & CISO Gene Sun 24:50

6M ago24:50

24:50

On the 20th episode of Enterprise AI Defenders, hosts Evan Reiser and Mike Britton, both executives at Abnormal Security, talk with Gene Sun, Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at FedEx. FedEx is a multinational courier delivery services company with over $90 billion in annual revenue and more than 500,000 employees globally. Wit…

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X-Men Rewatch: X-Men (2000) feat. Ricky Z 1:45:06

7M ago1:45:06

1:45:06

Jake & Ricky break down the ICONIC movie that changed cinema forever. PLUS does Batman Returns actually suck?By Jake Clark

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S6, Ep. 03: On the road with ‘How to End Christian Nationalism’ 49:00

7M ago49:00

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Today’s episode takes you on the road with Amanda Tyler as she travels the country with her book, titled “How to End Christian Nationalism.” You’ll hear a conversation with Amanda and the Rev. Dr. Bill Leonard about the problems of Christian nationalism, held October 29 at Knollwood Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. “How to End Chris…

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S6, Ep. 02: Oklahoma and Texas try to force Bible teaching in public schools 44:00

7M ago44:00

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We continue to see bold attempts by people who espouse Christian nationalism to influence our youngest population, and news this summer out of Oklahoma and Texas show two troubling examples. In this episode, Amanda Tyler and Holly Hollman talk about the edict from Ryan Walters in Oklahoma to mandate having the Bible in public schools – alongside ou…

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AI: The Force Multiplier for Cyber Defense with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts CISO Eric Brohm 31:21

7M ago31:21

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On the 19th episode of Enterprise AI Defenders, hosts Evan Reiser and Mike Britton, both executives at Abnormal Security, talk with Eric Brohm, Chief Information Security Officer at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. Wyndham is the world's largest hotel group, offering nearly 10,000 properties in 95 countries across 24 global brands. In this conversation, E…

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S6, Ep. 01: The Supreme Court is back … and so are we 42:04

8M ago42:04

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To kick off season 6 of Respecting Religion, Amanda Tyler and Holly Hollman take stock of the Supreme Court. There is no religion case on the docket – yet – for this term, but there are several cases that do impact religion. They review the most important things we saw out of last year’s term – from the “Trump docket” to the abortion cases – and th…

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'Wolfs' is Proof Why Studio Interference is Sometimes Good; 'My Old Ass' Will Make You Ugly Cry 16:18

8M ago16:18

16:18

Wolfs and My Old Ass - two movies about people doing things.By Jake Clark

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'Killer's Game' Could Have Been Kingsmen (but it doesn't know what it wants); 'Black Sea' is the Indie Movie You Must See... NOW 18:23

8M ago18:23

18:23

Killer's Game - the box office dud - versus the Nashville Film Festival big winner Black Sea.By Jake Clark

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2024 Mid-Year Catch-Up! 20:19

8M ago20:19

20:19

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Beekeeper, Lisa Frankenstein & our favorite movies we forgot to cover. ....plus a few BAD ones we missed.By Jake Clark

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AI & Human Error: How Technology Secures the Future with MGM Resorts International SVP & CISO Stephen Harrison 27:19

9M ago27:19

27:19

On the 18th episode of Enterprise Software Defenders, hosts Evan Reiser and Mike Britton, both executives at Abnormal Security, talk with Stephen Harrison, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at MGM Resorts International. MGM Resorts International is a global hospitality and entertainment leader, operating some of the most …

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Leveraging AI for a Safer Future in Aviation with Bombardier CISO Mark Ferguson 24:28

10M ago24:28

24:28

On the 17th episode of Enterprise Software Defenders, host Evan Reiser (Abnormal Security) talks with Mark Ferguson, Chief Information Security Officer at Bombardier. Bombardier is a Canadian multinational aircraft company best known for producing premium business jets. It has over 17,000 employees and over $8 billion in annual revenue. In this con…

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'Deadpool & Wolverine' is a Lovely Ode to Terrible Movies I Love; 'Inside Out 2' Reminded Me That I Actually Love the First One 21:43

10M ago21:43

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By Jake Clark

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'Fly Me to the Moon' is Pure Space Age Vibes; 'Twisters' is the Movie of the Summer (and you'll wonder why you don't own a truck) 20:18

10M ago20:18

20:18

0:34 Fly Me to the Moon breakdown; 7:19 official review; 9:15 Twisters; 13:38 official review; 15:02 spoiler timeBy Jake Clark

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Unlocking Automatic Defense Through AI with Former TikTok Global CSO Roland Cloutier 31:41

10M ago31:41

31:41

On the 16th episode of Enterprise Software Defenders, host Evan Reiser (Abnormal Security) and special guest host Steve Ward (Former CISO at The Home Depot and TIAA) talk with Roland Cloutier, former Global Chief Security Officer at TikTok. Roland is a seasoned cybersecurity expert who has led security programs at major organizations, including EMC…