Best David Sandberg Podcasts (2025)

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Big data, small data, and AI oversight with David Sandberg 49:48

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In this episode, we look at the actuarial principles that make models safer: parallel modeling, small data with provenance, and real-time human supervision. To help us, long-time insurtech and startup advisor David Sandberg, FSA, MAAA, CERA, joins us to share more about his actuarial expertise in data management and AI. We also challenge the hype a…

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IFH 835: What Really Happens After You Write the Script with Michael K. Snyder 1:04:52

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Michael K. Snyder shares a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to build a sustainable screenwriting career. From film school and early networking with Lloyd Kaufman to moving to Los Angeles with a plan, Michael’s journey highlights the importance of preparation, persistence, and relationship-building. Rather than chasing quick wins, he f…

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IFH 834: How to Build a Screenwriting Career That Actually Lasts with Bob Saenz 1:10:00

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Bob Saenz shares a rare, honest look at what it means to build a long-term career as both an actor and screenwriter. From his early days in theater and television to writing studio films and Hallmark movies, Bob’s journey emphasizes craft over shortcuts. He explains how his time acting on Nash Bridges became a hands-on education in filmmaking, shap…

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2025 AI review: Why LLMs stalled and the outlook for 2026 42:06

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Here it is! We review the year where scaling large AI models hit its ceiling, Google reclaimed momentum with efficient vertical integration, and the market shifted from hype to viability. Join us as we talk about why human-in-the-loop is failing, why generative AI agents validating other agents compounds errors, and how small expert data quietly be…

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Scholarship and Faith | Insights from My BYU Experience | Adam T. Woolley | May 2022 25:17

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BYU implements a unique form of teaching centered around scholarship and faith that draws us closer to the Savior’s example. Click here to see the speech page See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By By Study and By Faith: BYU Speeches

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IFH 833: Making Movies Without Sight: Inside the Creative Mind of Gough 59:39

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Gough, the world’s first legally blind filmmaker to write, produce, edit, direct, and star in a feature film, has built a groundbreaking career through his production company, Beer Nuts Productions. After years of rejection due to his disability, he took control of his creative destiny, launching his career with I Will Not Go Quietly, a documentary…

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Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins – How to Build an Unbreakable Mind - A Business Book Club Series 4:28

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In this 5-minute summary, Hannah Hally from The Business Book Club breaks down one of the most intense and inspiring books ever written — You Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins. Goggins’ story is one of transformation through pain. From an abusive childhood to obesity and self-doubt, he faced obstacles that would break most people. But through discipli…

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The Hard Work of Understanding the Constitution | Thomas B. Griffith | September 2012 41:18

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Though understanding the Constitution can be complex, it is the responsibility of each citizen to read and analyze this document closely. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By By Study and By Faith: BYU Speeches

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IFH 832: The Filmmaker Who Refused to Tap Out: The Making of Heel Kick! with Danny Mac 1:02:36

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Danny Mac, a self-taught filmmaker from Edmonton, turned his dream into a career through persistence, creativity, and sheer determination. After producing his first feature, Love/Hate, on weekends while working a day job, he managed to sell it to a Canadian broadcaster—an extraordinary feat for a debut filmmaker. The experience became his hands-on …

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Unshakeable by Tony Robbins — Your Financial Freedom Playbook for Stability and Growth - A Business Book Club Series 3:16

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In this episode, we explore Unshakeable: Your Financial Freedom Playbook by Tony Robbins — a practical guide to building a strong financial foundation and thriving even in turbulent markets. Robbins combines insights from top investors with actionable steps to help anyone take control of their money, minimize risk, and achieve long-term financial s…

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Secular and Sacred Individuality | Mark J. Rowe | December 1996 32:48

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Whether relating to genetic or spiritual differences, we are individuals with unique predispositions, vulnerabilities, and strengths. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By By Study and By Faith: BYU Speeches

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IFH 831: Making Independent Films Without Hollywood or a Huge Budget with David Ash 52:24

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On today’s episode, we meet David Ash, a filmmaker who perfectly embodies the spirit of the weekend warrior — balancing a demanding corporate career, a family of four, and a thriving passion for filmmaking. Living in the Twin Cities, Ash proves that a creative life doesn’t have to mean abandoning stability. With a degree in business administration …

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The Undercover Economist by Tim Harford — Hidden Economic Forces That Shape Our World - A Business Book Club Series 4:43

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In this episode, we explore The Undercover Economist by Tim Harford — a witty, insightful, and accessible guide to the hidden economic principles that influence everything from your morning coffee to global trade. Harford, known as the “Undercover Economist,” reveals the unseen patterns of supply, demand, scarcity, and incentives that quietly shape…

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Great Temples of Learning on Temple Hill | Eric N. Jellen | May 2024 31:24

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Through understanding the genetics of oats and quinoa, we learn the importance of light and truth, both secular and spiritual. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By By Study and By Faith: BYU Speeches

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IFH 830: How Two Filmmakers Captured the Ultimate Rocky Fan Story with Jim Toscano & Danny Gianino 38:15

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Jim Toscano and Danny Gianino, two filmmakers from Detroit, found an unexpected calling in telling the story of Mike Kunda, the world’s number one Rocky fan. Their documentary, The Pretender, follows Kunda’s lifelong devotion to Sylvester Stallone’s iconic character — a passion that goes far beyond simple fandom. From dressing like Rocky to giving …

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Never Enough by Andrew Wilkinson — Ambition, Wealth, and the Search for Fulfillment - A Business Book Club Series 3:35

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In this episode, we dive into Never Enough by Andrew Wilkinson — a brutally honest memoir about the highs and lows of entrepreneurial success, the dark side of ambition, and the endless chase for more. Wilkinson, co-founder of Tiny and one of Canada’s most successful entrepreneurs, takes listeners behind the curtain of building wealth and influence…

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BONUS EPISODE: The Ultimate Guide to Getting Money for Your Movie with Franco Sama 1:15:23

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Franco Sama, a veteran executive producer, reveals the hard truths and practical steps behind raising real money for independent films. He explains that while many filmmakers obsess over finding investors, the real challenge is making their projects financially viable. To attract funding, he emphasizes the importance of having a solid business plan…

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Facing the Algebras of Life | Peggy S. Worthen | September 2017 11:15

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We all meet our match somewhere. For Sister Worthen, it was algebra. When we face something difficult, we can either choose to quit or learn. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By By Study and By Faith: BYU Speeches

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IFH 829: The Secret to Marketing Your Movie Like a Pro with Brad Wilke 1:27:24

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On today’s episode, we welcome Brad Wilke, a filmmaker, screenwriter, and marketing strategist whose career bridges the worlds of storytelling and audience building. A graduate of West Point turned filmmaker, Brad’s path to Hollywood wasn’t typical—he went from military service to film programming, then into writing creature features for Roger Corm…

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The Trading Game by Gary Stevenson — Inside the High-Stakes World of Global Finance - A Business Book Club Series 5:02

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In this episode, we break down The Trading Game by Gary Stevenson — a raw and revealing memoir of how a working-class kid became one of the world’s top traders at Citibank before realizing the darker truths of global finance. Stevenson’s story pulls back the curtain on the glamour, greed, and pressure of high-stakes trading, while also exposing the…

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Doing Business in Babylon | H. Dennis Tolley | May 2003 30:33

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What does it mean to be "in the world, but not of the world?" The line between Zion and Babylon is fuzzy, and only we know which city we truly belong to. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By By Study and By Faith: BYU Speeches

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IFH 828: The Ultimate Life of Action: Martial Arts, Movies, and Wisdom with Leo Fong 1:15:14

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Leo Fong was a true Renaissance man — a martial arts Grand Master, filmmaker, and Methodist minister who turned life’s challenges into fuel for creativity. Born in 1930s Arkansas, Leo faced racial discrimination early, leading him to boxing and later martial arts as a way to build confidence and strength. His journey took him from judo dojos and ku…

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Think Like a Boss by Maggie Collette — Mindset Shifts for Confidence, Success, and Freedom - A Business Book Club Series 4:53

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In this episode, we explore Think Like a Boss by Maggie Collette — a powerful guide to rewiring your mindset, boosting confidence, and creating a business and life on your own terms. Collette, a successful entrepreneur and coach, shares practical strategies and empowering insights to help readers and listeners overcome self-doubt, silence their inn…

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Metaphysics and modern AI: What is space and time? 38:04

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We explore how space and time form a single fabric, testing our daily beliefs through questions about free-fall, black holes, speed, and momentum to reveal what models get right and where they break. To help us, we’re excited to have our friend David Theriault, a science and sci-fi afficionado; and our resident astrophysicist, Rachel Losacco, to ta…

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The Glorious Cause of America | David McCullough | September 2005 35:26

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David McCullough emphasizes the importance of learning the stories of brave men and women who made the glorious cause of America a reality. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By By Study and By Faith: BYU Speeches

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IFH 827: Turning a Script into a Movie: The Indie Filmmaking Story of Jamie Buckner 1:11:36

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Jamie Buckner’s filmmaking journey is one built on passion, persistence, and pure creative drive. After exploring careers in music, architecture, and art, he realized filmmaking combined everything he loved into one pursuit. Starting as a production assistant, Jamie worked his way through Hollywood’s ranks on major films like Seabiscuit, The Depart…

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Money: Master the Game by Tony Robbins — 7 Steps to Financial Freedom - A Business Book Club Series 3:37

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In this episode, we explore Money: Master the Game by Tony Robbins — a comprehensive guide to building lasting financial freedom. Based on extensive research and interviews with some of the world’s top investors, including Ray Dalio, Warren Buffett, and Jack Bogle, Robbins distills decades of financial wisdom into practical strategies anyone can us…

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"Yes, and. . .": The Creative Art of Living | Lisa Valentine Clark | July 2021 30:38

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By recounting her late husband's legacy, Lisa Valentine Clark teaches the importance of saying "yes, and . . . " in the creative art of living. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By By Study and By Faith: BYU Speeches

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IFH 826: How to Turn a Script Into a Movie Without Hollywood’s Help with Chris Jay 1:19:32

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Chris Jay, once a touring musician with the rock band Army of Freshmen, found a new creative path when the music industry shifted and opportunities dried up. Instead of giving up, he and his bandmate Aaron Goldberg turned to filmmaking, writing and producing their first feature, The Bet. Without studio backing or formal film education, the duo lear…

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Do Hard Things by Steve Magness — Build Resilience, Toughness, and True Strength - A Business Book Club Series 4:22

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In this episode, we dive into Do Hard Things by Steve Magness — a powerful redefinition of what it means to be truly tough. For years, toughness was seen as brute force, pushing through pain, and showing no weakness. But Magness, a performance coach and scientist, challenges that old model and reveals a modern, science-backed approach to resilience…

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Metaphysics and modern AI: What is reality? 38:32

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In the first episode of our series on metaphysics, Michael Herman joins us from Episode #14 on “What is consciousness?” to discuss reality. More specifically, the question of objects in reality. The team explores Plato’s forms, Aristotle’s realism, emergence, and embodiment to determine whether AI models can approximate from what humans uniquely ex…

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Healing = Courage + Action + Grace | Jonathan G. Sandberg | January 2014 33:36

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The healing process can be painful and difficult, but having courage to act and Christ’s grace makes it possible. Click here to see the speech page! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By By Study and By Faith: BYU Speeches

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IFH 825: The Untold Stories of Women in Action Cinema with Melanie Wise 52:34

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Melanie Wise, a former model and actress, discusses her transition to producing due to height-related challenges in acting. She produced the horror action film "Hannah's Gift," which she also starred in, and faced issues with lost masters and ineffective editors. Wise co-founded the Artemis Film Festival to showcase women in action roles, highlight…

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The Snowball by Alice Schroeder — Lessons from Warren Buffett’s Life and Investing Wisdom - A Business Book Club Series 5:01

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In this episode, we unpack The Snowball by Alice Schroeder — the definitive biography of Warren Buffett, one of the most successful investors in history. More than just a book about money, The Snowball provides a rare, intimate look at Buffett’s life, his values, and the mindset that helped him build an unparalleled legacy in business and philanthr…

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Seeing Through the Generations | Neil L. Anderson | May 2006 31:04

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Looking through the generations, both past and future, we find an enhanced perspective of who we are and who we can become. Click here to see the speech page! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By By Study and By Faith: BYU Speeches

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IFH 824: The Screenwriting Secrets Every Indie Writer Needs to Know with Dan Benamor 40:34

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Dan Benamor began his film career as an intern, quickly working his way up to head of development at a small production company. That experience gave him a deep understanding of story and the industry, shaping his perspective on what makes a screenplay stand out: confidence, strong character work, and purposeful storytelling. While he has tried dir…

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Money Men by Dan McCrum — The Wirecard Scandal That Shook Global Finance - A Business Book Club Series 3:52

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In this episode, we dive into Money Men by Dan McCrum — the gripping true story of the Wirecard scandal, one of the biggest corporate frauds in modern history. McCrum, the investigative journalist who exposed the lies behind Wirecard’s meteoric rise, reveals how a supposed “fintech champion” became a global fraud that fooled regulators, investors, …

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“Let Us Think Straight” | M. Russell Ballard | August 2013 45:23

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We are in a day and a time when we must stand in unity to defend Christ. Women possess unique abilities to defend our Savior with power. Click here to see the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By By Study and By Faith: BYU Speeches

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IFH 823: The Secret to Getting Noticed as a Screenwriter with James Moorer 1:10:36

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By Indie Film Hustle

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Be the Unicorn by William Vanderbloemen — 12 Traits to Stand Out and Succeed at Work - A Business Book Club Series 4:39

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In this episode, we dive into Be the Unicorn by William Vanderbloemen — a practical career and leadership book that unpacks what makes the most sought-after professionals truly stand out in today’s competitive world of work. Drawing on decades of executive search experience, Vanderbloemen identifies 12 rare but essential traits that transform ordin…

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Metaphysics and modern AI: What is thinking? - Series Intro 16:19

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By Dr. Andrew Clark & Sid Mangalik

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“True Doctrine, Understood, Changes Attitudes and Behavior”| Todd B .Parker | January 2015 31:04

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Todd B. Parker explains that real change doesn’t start with behavior—it begins when we understand true doctrine, letting the Spirit shape our attitudes and actions from the inside. Click here to view the full speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By By Study and By Faith: BYU Speeches

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IFH 822: From Video Games to the Big Screen: The Filmmaking Journey of Nicole Jones-Dion 37:15

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Nicole Jones-Dion, a screenwriter, director, and producer, shared her unconventional path into filmmaking, beginning in the world of video games and comics before moving into film. Known for her work on projects like Tekken 2, Dracula: The Dark Prince, and the SyFy thriller They Found Hell, she has built a career in genre storytelling that blends s…

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Lead It Like Lasso by Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio — Leadership Lessons with Heart - A Business Book Club Series 3:15

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In this episode, we explore Lead It Like Lasso by Marine Stockman — a smart and uplifting leadership guide inspired by the hit TV series Ted Lasso. The book takes lessons from everyone’s favorite mustached football coach and applies them to the real world of leadership, teamwork, and organizational culture. Drawing on the show’s themes of optimism,…

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AI in practice: Guardrails and security for LLMs 35:11

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In this episode, we talk about practical guardrails for LLMs with data scientist Nicholas Brathwaite. We focus on how to stop PII leaks, retrieve data, and evaluate safety with real limits. We weigh managed solutions like AWS Bedrock against open-source approaches and discuss when to skip LLMs altogether. • Why guardrails matter for PII, secrets, a…

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Remember Lot's Wife | Jeffrey R. Holland | January 2009 35:18

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Jeffrey R. Holland reminds us that faith isn’t rooted in longing for the past but in trusting God’s promise of what is yet to come—and that when we refuse to “look back,” we open ourselves to a future full of hope. Click here to view the full speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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IFH 821: Filmmaking Without Permission: The Independent Journey of Clarke Scott 1:01:07

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Clarke Scott, an Australian writer, director, and commercial photographer, shared his unconventional path into filmmaking after leaving behind academia and corporate work. A chance encounter in the Himalayas reignited his creative spark, leading him to dive into the DSLR revolution and embrace filmmaking as both an artistic outlet and a practical c…

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The 1% Rule by Tommy Baker — Achieve Massive Success Through Small Daily Wins - A Business Book Club Series 3:20

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In this episode, we explore The 1% Rule by Tommy Baker — a transformative guide to achieving extraordinary success through the power of small, consistent actions. Instead of chasing overnight success or unsustainable shortcuts, Baker shows how making just 1% progress each day compounds into remarkable results over time. This book is about building …

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Rebel Ideas by Matthew Syed — The Power of Diverse Thinking in Teams & Leadership - A Business Book Club Series 4:02

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In this episode, we unpack Rebel Ideas: The Power of Diverse Thinking by Matthew Syed — a fascinating exploration of how diversity of thought drives innovation, problem-solving, and long-term success. Syed argues that the greatest breakthroughs don’t come from lone geniuses or homogenous groups, but from teams that bring together different perspect…

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Supremacy by Parmy Olson — Inside the Hacker World and the Rise of Anonymous - A Business Book Club Series 4:25

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In this episode, we dive into Supremacy: The Rise of the Hackers by Parmy Olson — an inside look at the shadowy world of hacktivist groups like Anonymous and LulzSec. Drawing on extensive interviews with hackers themselves, Olson reveals how loosely connected individuals wielded outsized influence, sparking global headlines, embarrassing corporatio…