Best Google LM Notebook Podcasts (2025)

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E100.3 Tom Bennett: Architecting Success – Building School Culture and Behaviour That Lasts 16:32

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In this episode, we explore Tom Bennett’s landmark review Creating a Culture, which examines how school leaders can shape behaviour and culture with clarity and purpose. Drawing on real-world case studies and practical recommendations, the discussion highlights what it takes to embed values, design consistent routines, and build a school climate wh…

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Unpacking the New Ofsted Framework: What School Leaders Need to Know 15:26

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This episode explores the updated Ofsted Schools Inspection Toolkit (September 2025), highlighting the key evaluation areas that will shape inspections: safeguarding, inclusion, curriculum and teaching, achievement, attendance and behaviour, personal development, early years, post-16 provision, and leadership. We break down what inspectors are look…

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Chapter 12: What’s Next? The Risk of Doing Nothing 13:29

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This chapter centers on the importance of implementing a customer-focused, human-centered culture for achieving sustainable business growth. It outlines a practical approach called the Engagement Framework, which integrates customers, employees, and leaders, supported by the Market Responsiveness Index (MRI) measurement tool for gauging performance…

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E100.2 Unconditional Positive Regard in Psychology and Practice 9:44

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The provided source offers an extensive examination of unconditional positive regard (UPR), a foundational concept in psychology, particularly within client-centered therapy as pioneered by Carl Rogers. This article defines UPR as an attitude of complete acceptance and love for an individual, regardless of their actions, and differentiates it from …

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E100.1 Tight vs. Fair: How Leaders Build Functional Cultures by Balancing Rules, Equity, and the Goldilocks Principle 18:18

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The first source is an excerpt from the "Deeper Thinking and Stronger Action" resource, an organizational commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) primarily aimed at managers and leaders in the Further Education (FE) sector. This resource outlines the importance of developing knowledge and understanding of EDI concepts, engaging in deep…

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Chapter 11: The Human Imperative, Leading in the Age of Disruption, Technology, and AI - Have We Lost Our Way to Technology? 20:17

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This chapter emphasizes the crucial role of humanity in an era dominated by technology and artificial intelligence. It argues that while AI offers immense potential for efficiency and innovation, it should serve to amplify human capabilities rather than replace them, drawing parallels to the story of a lighthouse keeper and a cyclist using an elect…

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Chapter 10: Learning from Human Experiences Stories to Ignite - The Bad, The Good, and The Ugly 17:59

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This chapter emphasizes the profound role of human experiences and storytelling in shaping effective leadership and resilient organizational cultures. It illustrates how empathy, vulnerability, and genuine connection—derived from both positive achievements and significant failures—are more impactful than mere facts or figures in fostering trust and…

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Chapter 9: Building a Global Network of Certified Experts - Igniting a Worldwide Force for Customer-Centric Change 15:33

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This chapter, titled "Building a Global Network of Certified Experts," highlights the MarketCulture Academy's mission to foster customer-centric cultures through various educational programs, particularly emphasizing the Market Responsiveness Index (MRI) methodology. The chapter showcases numerous leaders and innovators who champion customer experi…

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Chapter 8: The Leader’s Playbook - Making Customer Culture a Daily Habit 20:45

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This chapter, titled "The Leader's Playbook," emphasizes that customer-centricity is not merely a slogan, but a daily habit that must be embedded into an organization's DNA through consistent leadership and repeatable actions. It highlights the importance of "customer muscle memory," a concept built through four vital sources of customer reality—as…

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Chapter 7: Strategic and Tactical Initiatives - The Glue That Holds Us Together 19:08

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This chapter outlines how strategic and tactical initiatives are crucial for an organization's long-term success, emphasizing that both overarching vision and daily actions must align. It introduces eight behavioral disciplines—customer insight, customer foresight, competitor insight, competitor foresight, peripheral vision, empowerment, collaborat…

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Chapter 6: The Higher Purpose Beyond Profit - The Human Legacy of Leaders 23:17

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This chapter explores the concept of leadership focused on a higher purpose beyond profit, emphasizing the creation of a human legacy. It introduces "path-benders" as leaders who reshape trajectories by clarifying vision, removing obstacles, and providing support, ultimately building a high-engagement culture and a new generation of human-first lea…

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Chapter 5: How Human-Centric Organisations Drive Exponential Growth - I'll Believe It When I see It 17:07

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This chapter of "The Human Culture Imperative" presents a compelling argument for human-centric organizational cultures as a primary driver of exponential growth. It highlights two distinct leadership perspectives on culture change: those who demand evidence before belief and those who believe in order to see the potential for transformation. The c…

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Chapter 4: Measurement Drives Business Performance and Growth: The Measurement - Show Me the Money 20:00

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This chapter outlines the Market Responsiveness Index (MRI), a diagnostic tool designed to measure and improve an organization's customer-centric culture. The MRI assesses performance across eight specific disciplines crucial for market responsiveness, such as customer insight, strategic alignment, and collaboration. It utilizes a benchmarking syst…

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Chapter 3: The Growth Accelerator: The Methodology - The Blood in the System 22:07

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This chapter introduces the Growth Accelerator, a methodology that helps organizations link cultural initiatives to measurable business outcomes. The core of this lies in eight distinct behavioral disciplines designed to transform abstract cultural concepts into actionable, impactful practices. These disciplines, including Customer Insight, Custome…

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Chapter 2: Exponential Growth in Practice: The Framework - Three Pillars of Human Grwoth 20:34

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This podcast outlines a framework for achieving sustainable organizational success through three interconnected pillars of human engagement: leadership, employee, and customer involvement. It argues that true growth emerges from the alignment of these three forces, rather than isolated efforts. Engaged leaders act as catalysts, embodying vision, sh…

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Chapter 1: The Engagement Growth Engine: Employees Are the Life Blood of Any Organisation 16:50

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"The Engagement Growth Engine," introduces a human-centric approach to organizational success, arguing that happy customers directly foster a happy culture, rather than the reverse. It highlights the authors' frustration with companies becoming too internally focused, emphasizing that customer satisfaction drives employee pride and motivation. The …

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Introduction: The Human Culture Imperative: The Leaders Playbook for Innovation and Sustainable Growth 13:27

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"The Human Culture Imperative," a book by Dr. Linden R. Brown, Dr. Chris L. Brown, and Sean Crichton-Browne, designed as a playbook for leaders seeking innovation and sustainable growth. The central theme emphasises that true business success stems from a people-first, human-led culture, rather than relying solely on products, technology, or proces…

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Seven Proven Strategies to Master Self-Regulated Learning (Backed by Science) 47:21

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Want to study smarter, remember more, and achieve better results? In this episode, I share seven proven, research-backed strategies from the science of learning that can help you plan, monitor, and control your own learning like an expert. These are the high-impact study skills that top students use to become their own best teachers – and now you c…

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Self-Regulated Learning Explained: How to Become Your Own Teacher 24:31

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We explore one of the most powerful and underrated concepts in education: Self-Regulated Learning. Backed by decades of research, Self-Regulated Learning goes beyond “study tips” and reveals how expert learners take charge of their thinking, motivation, and environment to master any subject.Drawing on foundational theories, cognitive models, and af…

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7 Big Problems with IQ Tests (That No One Talks About) 32:07

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We take a critical look at some of the biggest problems with IQ testing: from statistical circularity and cultural bias, to inflated correlations and ethical misuse. Drawing on emerging research, historical controversies, and new theoretical frameworks, we explore 7 major critiques of intelligence measurement today (and a 'BONUS' at the end).💡 Alon…

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How We Measure Intelligence (And How We Get It Wrong) 31:16

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In this episode, we take a measured look at the history, science, and ongoing debate surrounding IQ testing. From the early days of phrenology and Galton’s eugenic ideas to the development of modern psychometric models like the Cattell-Horn-Carroll theory, we trace how intelligence has been defined, measured, and contested over time. No pseudoscien…

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How to Find Work When Starting or Growing an Exterior Cleaning Business 9:56

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Send us a text How to Find Work When Starting or Growing an Exterior Cleaning Business Running an exterior cleaning business whether you’re just starting out or growing an established operation can be highly rewarding. But one of the biggest challenges is keeping a steady flow of work, especially when times are tight and customers are watching thei…

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Why Pressure Washing Roof Tiles is the Wrong Approach A Message for Homeowners and Roof Cleaning Professionals 9:19

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Send us a text Why Pressure Washing Roof Tiles is the Wrong Approach. A Message for Homeowners and Roof Cleaning Professionals Roof cleaning has become a hot topic on social media and video platforms. Increasingly, we see exterior cleaning contractors and training professionals creating videos claiming that pressure washing including flat surface c…

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Trailer | Church Deep Dives + AI Notebooks + My Story 1:44

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Send us a text! Smart notebooks and pithy podcasts - that's what I wished I had when I started my deep dive into the Church. Study Faith With AI invites you to think critically using diverse sources and your own judgment. Whether strengthening testimony, working through doubts, or helping others navigate faith, these tools meet you wherever you are…

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Does IQ Really Matter? What the Science Actually Says 23:26

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Does intelligence even matter? And what role does IQ play in this? Can we use IQ scores to predict important life outcomes for people and populations? Ever wondered why intelligence matters—and why it’s both powerful and controversial? This podcast tackles these tricky questions by exploring what intelligence means for education, career success, so…

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What Is Intelligence? The Shocking Truth About IQ and Success 21:19

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What is Intelligence? 🧠Ever wondered what intelligence really means — and why it matters so much for school, work, and life? This episode takes you on a journey from the wax tablets of ancient Greece to modern neuroscience, exploring the story of human intelligence - good, bad, and indifferent. This is the audio extract. If you'd like to watch the …

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S11 E18 Examining LDS Church Membership Councils 27:28

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Send us a text! Episode 18 of Apostates explores Church membership councils in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, examining their stated purposes, procedures, and recent terminology changes. We discuss when councils are mandatory versus discretionary, the four possible outcomes, and the appeals process. We also address significant cri…

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S11 E19 Does Excommunication Work? 7:51

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Send us a text! Episode 19 of Apostates explores whether excommunication effectively serves the LDS Church's goals by examining Margaret Tuscano's insights from Gospel Tangents. We analyze how church discipline impacts movements like September Six, Ordain Women, and Mormons for ERA, questioning whether silencing prominent voices truly stops dissent…

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S11 E20 Why Stay LDS? 23:44

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Send us a text! Episode 20 of Apostates explores why some Latter-day Saints choose to stay in the Church despite significant challenges to their traditional beliefs. We examine the complex reasons people remain connected—from identity and family bonds to community and spiritual nourishment—even when facing difficult church history, doctrinal concer…

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S11 E17 Deep Dive into the LDS Faith Crisis Among General Members 31:08

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Send us a text! Episode 17 of Apostates explores the widespread phenomenon of LDS faith crises affecting dedicated church members across all demographics. We examine how easy internet access to uncorrelated church history creates intense spiritual distress when traditional narratives clash with historical facts. We discuss the emotional toll, relat…

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S11 E8 Oliver Cowdery: A Foundational Witness Gets Fed Up 24:35

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Send us a text! Episode 8 of Apostates explores the dramatic rise and fall of Oliver Cowdery, one of the most foundational figures in early Latter-day Saint history. From serving as principal scribe for the Book of Mormon and receiving priesthood authority alongside Joseph Smith, Oliver became second-in-command of the Church. We examine how financi…

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S11 E15 Excommunication of Activists: The Price of Public Protest 20:00

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Send us a text! Episode 15 of Apostates explores three prominent LDS activists who challenged Church policies: Sonia Johnson (Equal Rights Amendment), Kate Kelly (women's ordination), and Sam Young (child protection). We examine their motivations, methods, and the institutional responses they faced, including excommunication. Through these stories,…

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S11 E10 David Whitmer: Faithful Witness and Outspoken Critic 19:23

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Send us a text! Episode 10 of Apostates explores David Whitmer's journey from foundational witness to Church critic. Despite never wavering on his Book of Mormon testimony, Whitmer left the Church in 1838, arguing it departed from the "written word" standard established in scripture. We examine his specific objections: Joseph Smith's prophetic role…

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S11 E12 The Mormon Success Crisis & Schism 23:53

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Send us a text! Episode 12 of Apostates explores the chaotic succession crisis following Joseph Smith's 1844 martyrdom. We examine how multiple claimants—Sidney Rigdon, Brigham Young's Twelve Apostles, James Strang, and the Smith family—competed for leadership. We trace the dramatic August 1844 Nauvoo meetings, including Young's transfiguration exp…

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S11 E16 Excommunication of Influencers: Disciplining Digital Dissenters 26:40

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Send us a text! Episode 16 of Apostates examines the disciplinary actions taken by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints against prominent online voices including John Dehlin, Jeremy Runnells, Bill Reel, and Nemo the Mormon. We explore how the internet age has created new challenges for institutional control, analyzing the tension between…

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S11 E6 Sarah Pratt Stands Strong 28:37

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Send us a text! Episode 6 of Apostates explores Sarah M. Pratt's complex journey from devoted member to vocal critic of early Mormonism. We examine her alleged encounter with Joseph Smith's polygamous proposal, her steadfast refusal, and the subsequent campaign to discredit her. We trace how the introduction of plural marriage created impossible ch…

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S11 E7 Why Did Emma Smith Stay in Nauvoo? 16:39

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Send us a text! Episode 7 of Apostates explores the complex reasons why Emma Hale Smith chose to remain in Nauvoo, Illinois after Joseph Smith's death instead of traveling west with Brigham Young and the main body of Saints. We examine her incredible resilience through years of persecution and loss, her fundamental opposition to plural marriage, th…

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S11 E9 Martin Harris: The Wavering Witness 24:37

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Send us a text! Episode 9 of Apostates explores the complex life of Martin Harris, one of the three witnesses to the Book of Mormon plates. Despite his powerful spiritual experience seeing the plates and hearing God's voice, Harris eventually broke away from Joseph Smith's leadership due to financial pressures, personality conflicts, and disagreeme…

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S11 E11 Sidney Rigdon: Doctrinal Leader to Defector 19:11

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Send us a text! Episode 11 of Apostates explores the remarkable story of Sidney Rigdon, Joseph Smith's first counselor and early partner in leading the Latter-day Saint movement. From his beginnings as a Baptist preacher to his crucial role in establishing early Mormon doctrine and organization, we examine how Rigdon's influence shaped the Church's…

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S11 E14 Excommunication of Intellectuals: The September Six 25:02

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Send us a text! Episode 14 of Apostates explores the September 1993 disciplinary actions against six prominent LDS intellectuals known as the "September Six." We examine the Church context of the early 1990s, including leadership dynamics and growing tensions between institutional authority and intellectual inquiry. We profile each individual—Lavin…

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S11 E13 Mormon Splinter Groups 31:12

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Send us a text! Episode 13 of Apostates explores the complex world of groups that trace their origins to Joseph Smith but diverged from the mainstream LDS Church. From the liberal Community of Christ to fundamentalist polygamous sects like the FLDS, we examine how different interpretations of prophecy, scripture, and apostasy created hundreds of di…

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S11 E1 Prologue: Apostates | Brother Buzz Finds Lost Sheep 13:10

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Send us a text! In this prologue to Season 11: Apostates, Brother Buzz explores the concept of apostasy through the lens of "material non-disclosure" - examining what happens when crucial information is withheld before making sacred covenants. He discusses prominent figures who left the early Church, including Book of Mormon Witnesses and Apostles,…

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S11 E4 Joseph Smith's First Presidency Falls Apart 24:18

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Send us a text! Episode 4 of Apostates explores three of Joseph Smith's Counselors who roke from the Church: Jesse Gause, John C. Bennett, and William Law. Sources Video_Rise and Fall of John C Bennet_1848, 1854, 1858_MS Video_John C Benentt_Gospel Tangents Essay_John C Bennett Extradition Event_BYU RSC Essay_John Cook Bennett_BYU RSC Essay_John C …

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S11 E2 Who Are Apostates Really? 25:51

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Send us a text! Episode 2 of Apostates discusses Alan D. Roberts' groundbreaking analysis of apostasy in Mormonism, challenging traditional stereotypes of those labeled "apostate." We examine how 61% of Joseph Smith's closest associates faced severe discipline, analyze definitions of apostasy from Brigham Young to modern handbooks, and review case …

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S11 E3 The Great Kirtland Apostasy 19:03

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Send us a text! Episode 3 of Apostates explores the Kirtland Crisis of 1837, the largest mass departure in early Church history when 10-15% of members left. We examine how Joseph Smith's expanding role from spiritual leader to business leader created tension, leading to failed ventures like the Kirtland Safety Society bank. We analyze why prominent…

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S11 E5 Apostates Among the Original LDS Twelve Apostles 24:50

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Send us a text! Episode 5 of Apostates explores the original Quorum of the Twelve Apostles called in 1835, examining how only three remained faithful throughout their lives while eight faced Church discipline (one died in a battle). Through detailed stories of Thomas B. Marsh, John F. Boynton, and Orson Pratt, we uncover the human struggles behind …

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What are roof tile manufacturers saying about jet washing roofs? 4:02

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Send us a text What are roof tile manufacturers saying about jet washing roofs?By Mark Cave

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Understanding the Legal Use of Sodium Hypochlorite in Softwashing 4:16

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Send us a text Understanding the Legal Use of Sodium Hypochlorite in Softwashing https://www.softwashing.uk/blogs/news/understanding-the-legal-use-of-sodium-hypochlorite-in-softwashing Thanks to Ben Hawkins for initiating this important industry conversation by expressing the viewpoint that “Softwashing without a biocidal claim….The whole point of …

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S10 E22 Prosperity Gospel and Affinity Fraud 18:10

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Send us a text! Episode 22 of Challenges explores the complex relationship between Mormon culture and financial fraud. Our discussion examines the "soft prosperity gospel" in Mormon theology, the strong emphasis on self-reliance, and how these cultural values intersect with affinity fraud targeting the community. We analyze real cases of financial …

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S10 E25 The Cost of Concealed Truth 11:55

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Send us a text! Episode 25 concludes the season Challenges by exploring the concept of material non-disclosure in religious contexts, focusing specifically on the Mormon faith crisis experience. We examine the Church's Correlation system, Elder Packer's "not all truths are useful" philosophy, and how discovering hidden historical information impact…