Best James McCracken Podcasts (2025)

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Resilient HERoes Podcast - Episode 15 - Staff Sergeant Alicia McCracken 39:31

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Send us a text Staff Sergeant Alicia McCracken stands out as a remarkable police leader, known for her unwavering dedication and innovative approach to law enforcement. As a 14-year member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), she has held a variety of roles in emergency management, training, peer support, and leadership. Staff Sergeant McCracken…

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The Thrill of Orthodoxy: A Conversation with Trevin Wax [Re-Release] 42:53

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We are most vulnerable to drifting from the core teachings of the Christian faith when we find them boring, irrelevant, or embarrassing. Dr. Trevin Wax wrote his book The Thrill of Orthodoxy: Rediscovering the Adventure of Christian Faith to counteract the familiarity with Christian teaching that he says is “the enemy of wonder.” He joins Dr. Keith…

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Sabbatical 16:46

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Welcome to the ARCC podcast where I have 15-20 minutes to catch you up on the mission, vision, and conviction of ARCC and how and why any of that matters to the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.By Michael McCracken

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Walking Through Deconstruction: A Conversation with Ian Harber 1:04:53

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Episode Notes Drawing from his own journey of deconstructing and reconstructing his Christian faith, Ian Harber describes deconstruction as an existential crisis of faith that consists of much more than intellectual questioning. In this episode, he joins Dr. Keith Plummer to offer insights about how we are to understand and accompany loved ones in …

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Jehovahs Witnesses and the Jesus Who Can't Save 14:46

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Welcome to the ARCC podcast where I have 15-20 minutes to catch you up on the mission, vision, and conviction of ARCC and how and why any of that matters to the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.By Michael McCracken

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Answered Prayer about the Land and Building / The Terrible News of the Mormon gospel 17:38

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Welcome to the ARCC podcast where I have 15-20 minutes to catch you up on the mission, vision, and conviction of ARCC and how and why any of that matters to the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.By Michael McCracken

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Resilient HERoes Podcast - Episode 14 - Wren Baumgartel BSBA, EMT-B 44:35

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Send us a text Families in need in emergency situations often have difficulty understanding what resources are available, how they can be obtained, and where they can be obtained. In today’s episode, Wren Baumgartel BSBA, EMT-B discusses her work in South Texas, breaking down the barriers of Emergency Services speak for everyday people in her commu…

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Gospel Culture 15:09

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Welcome to the ARCC podcast where I have 15-20 minutes to catch you up on the mission, vision, and conviction of ARCC and how and why any of that matters to the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.By Michael McCracken

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Questioning Evangelism: A Conversation with Randy Newman [Re-Release] 52:03

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Episode Notes Two years ago, Dr. Randy Newman joined Dr. Keith Plummer on Defragmenting to discuss the third edition of his book, Questioning Evangelism: Engaging Peoples’ Hearts the Way that Jesus Did. Dr. Newman went to be with the Lord a year ago this month. To honor his legacy, we have re-released his conversation with Dr. Plummer, which still …

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Resilient HERoes Podcast - Episode 13 - Cathy McGrath 37:36

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Send us a text Cathy McGrath, Emergency Management Coordinator, Niagara West Fire & Emergency Services, joins Laura to discuss the Emergency Management life, and the upcoming Building Linkages in EM Symposium in St. Catharines, June 3 - 4, 2025. [email protected] Laura James - Resilient Heroes

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Created to Create 11:33

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Welcome to the ARCC podcast where I have 15-20 minutes to catch you up on the mission, vision, and conviction of ARCC and how and why any of that matters to the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.By Michael McCracken

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Divine Incomprehensibility: A Conversation with Ronni Kurtz 52:44

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Episode Notes Because the triune God has graciously revealed himself, he is knowable. But because he is infinite, there is always more to him than finite creatures can comprehend. Dr. Ronni Kurtz explains and explores the profound and often overlooked doctrine of incomprehensibility in his book Light Unapproachable: Divine Incomprehensibility and t…

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Fulfilling Needs vs. Using Our Gifts 14:59

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Welcome to the ARCC podcast where I have 15-20 minutes to catch you up on the mission, vision, and conviction of ARCC and how and why any of that matters to the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.By Michael McCracken

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Resilient HERoes Podcast - Episode 12 - Sharon Bak 49:12

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Send us a text Sharon Bak BA, RSSW of Bak Emergency Management joins Laura for an insightful discussion about leadership and mental health advocacy in Emergency Management. [email protected] Laura James - Resilient Heroes

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Thinking About the Order of Salvation with John Murray Pt. 2 17:09

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Welcome to the ARCC podcast where I have 15-20 minutes to catch you up on the mission, vision, and conviction of ARCC and how and why any of that matters to the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.By Michael McCracken

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Resilient HERoes Podcast - Episode 11 - Michelle Papas 45:50

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Send us a text Senior Business Continuity & Crisis Management Advisor Michelle Papas joins Laura for an engaging interview about Emergency Management, work/life balance, and the importance of mentorship in the world of EM. [email protected] Laura James - Resilient Heroes

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Thinking About The Order of Salvation with John Murray Pt. 1 14:39

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Welcome to the ARCC podcast where I have 15-20 minutes to catch you up on the mission, vision, and conviction of ARCC and how and why any of that matters to the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.By Michael McCracken

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We Will Wait For You / Supporting Brownwood / Building Update 20:14

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Welcome to the ARCC podcast where I have 15-20 minutes to catch you up on the mission, vision, and conviction of ARCC and how and why any of that matters to the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.By Michael McCracken

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Pursuing Joy is Being a Doer of the Word / A Pastors Perspective on Easter 18:38

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Welcome to the ARCC podcast where I have 15-20 minutes to catch you up on the mission, vision, and conviction of ARCC and how and why any of that matters to the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.By Michael McCracken

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Resilient HERoes Podcast - Episode 10 - Stephanie DeLorenzo 37:35

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Send us a text Emergency Manager, Career Advisor & Resume Expert, and Author Stephanie DeLorenzo joins Laura James for this today's podcast. [email protected] Laura James - Resilient Heroes

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Meet Me at Golden Coral on Good Friday / Jesus Lived My Worst Nightmare 25:32

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Welcome to the ARCC podcast where I have 15-20 minutes to catch you up on the mission, vision, and conviction of ARCC and how and why any of that matters to the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.By Michael McCracken

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Resilient HERoes Podcast - Episode 9 - Suzanne Bernier 39:44

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Send us a text In what is bound to become one of our favorite episodes: award-winning resiliency and crisis management specialist, speaker, instructor, and author of Disaster Heroes, Suzanne Bernier visits the podcast. [email protected] Laura James - Resilient Heroes

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Mere Christian Hermeneutics: A Conversation with Kevin Vanhoozer 51:57

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Episode Notes Reading and interpreting the Bible is more, never less, than applying the correct principles. That's because the Scriptures are unlike any other writing in that they are God's words to his people. In his book Mere Christian Hermeneutics: Transfiguring What it Means to Read the Bible Theologically, Dr. Kevin Vanhoozer writes, “Biblical…

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Jesus Had a DNA Group 18:04

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Welcome to the ARCC podcast where I have 15-20 minutes to catch you up on the mission, vision, and conviction of ARCC and how and why any of that matters to the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.By Michael McCracken

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Garden City Church Update 29:57

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Welcome to the ARCC podcast where I have 15-20 minutes to catch you up on the mission, vision, and conviction of ARCC and how and why any of that matters to the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.By Carl Young, Michael McCra

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Maximizing Our Time With Jesus 17:53

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Welcome to the ARCC podcast where I have 15-20 minutes to catch you up on the mission, vision, and conviction of ARCC and how and why any of that matters to the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.By Michael McCracken

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Scrolling Ourselves to Death: A Conversation with Brett McCracken and Ivan Mesa 1:00:24

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Episode Notes What could a book written about television forty years ago possibly have to teach us about living well and wisely in our world of smartphones, social media, and high-speed connectivity? According to the editors of Scrolling Ourselves to Death: Reclaiming Life in a Digital Age, a lot! In this episode, Brett McCracken and Dr. Ivan Mesa …

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Brownwood Church Update 23:36

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Welcome to the ARCC podcast where I have 15-20 minutes to catch you up on the mission, vision, and conviction of ARCC and how and why any of that matters to the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.By Jon Paul Dennison, Michael McCracken

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Discipleship vs Community 14:11

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Welcome to the ARCC podcast where I have 15-20 minutes to catch you up on the mission, vision, and conviction of ARCC and how and why any of that matters to the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.By Michael McCracken

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Resilient HERoes Podcast - Episode 8 - Sarah Flores 41:36

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Send us a text In today's Resilient HERoes episode Laura interviews Sarah Flores, Emergency Services Coordinator, Public Safety for the City of Malibu, California. [email protected] Laura James - Resilient Heroes

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Some Thoughts on Ash Wednesday 19:48

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Welcome to the ARCC podcast where I have 15-20 minutes to catch you up on the mission, vision, and conviction of ARCC and how and why any of that matters to the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.By Michael McCracken

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Moving Past Cancel Culture to Meaningful Conversations: A Conversation with Sean McDowell 51:27

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Episode Notes When it comes to controversial topics, it’s tempting to go to one of two extremes—to engage people with vitriol, anger, and contentiousness in our determination to make them see things our way or to totally avoid talking about important yet potentially controversial subjects altogether in an attempt to “keep the peace.” Neither is a v…

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Baptism and When is Your Child Ready, Building & Family Meeting Update 16:57

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Welcome to the ARCC podcast where I have 15-20 minutes to catch you up on the mission, vision, and conviction of ARCC and how and why any of that matters to the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.By Michael McCracken

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Recruiting Mortgage Brokers with Tim Barnard 36:53

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When it comes to recruiting mortgage brokers to help you build your firm, Tim Barnard has his finger on the pulse. Whether you are looking to hire a salaried or contract broker, there are a number of considerations to ensure you select the right talent and provide them with the tools and means to set them up for success so they produce win-win outc…

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Resilient HERoes Podcast - Episode 7 - Katrina Grantis (part 2) 48:53

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Send us a text Part two of Laura's two-part interview with Canadian Emergency Management Professional, Katrina Grantis. [email protected] Laura James - Resilient Heroes

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Why I Pray The Same Thing Before I Preach Every Week 14:19

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Welcome to the ARCC podcast where I have 15-20 minutes to catch you up on the mission, vision, and conviction of ARCC and how and why any of that matters to the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.By Michael McCracken

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Client Acquisition and Retention Tools with Roxi Becker 42:54

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With a passion for data and property, it’s no surprise that Roxi Becker is now supporting the 3rd party channel in her role at CoreLogic. In this interview, Roxi provides a brief time of her career and what brought her to Australia and current gig. From there, we discuss key tools that brokers can use to help them with their client acquisition, ret…

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The Wolf in Their Pockets: A Conversation with Chris Martin [Re-Release] 55:42

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Episode Notes Chris Martin, author of The Wolf in Their Pockets: 13 Ways the Social Internet Threatens the People You Lead, returns to the podcast to talk with Dr. Keith Plummer about why Christian leaders need to understand how our relationship with social media changes the ways we think, feel, and believe. Chris explains why he calls social media…

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You Might Be Maturing If... 20:17

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Welcome to the ARCC podcast where I have 15-20 minutes to catch you up on the mission, vision, and conviction of ARCC and how and why any of that matters to the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.By Michael McCracken

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Steve Palise: The Buyer’s Agent for Commercial Property Investors 37:46

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As a well known authority and buyer’s agent for commercial property investors, Steve Palise has also purchased more than 1,000 residential properties for his property investing clients. This of course makes him well positioned to share his knowledge and experience and pay it forward to brokers and consumers alike. With a professional background in …

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Resilient HERoes Podcast - Episode 6 - Katrina Grantis (part 1) 41:42

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Send us a text Today's Resilient HERoes episode is part one of a two-part interview with Katrina Grantis, Canadian Emergency Management professional. Laura and Katrina cover a host of topics, including learning to recognize and advocate for emergency managers who are consistently setting the bar for excellence, inclusivity, mentoring, and shaping a…

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Geerhardus Vos on Sabbath 15:10

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Welcome to the ARCC podcast where I have 15-20 minutes to catch you up on the mission, vision, and conviction of ARCC and how and why any of that matters to the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.By Michael McCracken

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How to Build a Sustainable and Successful Broking Firm with Blake Buchanan 53:23

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There's no question Blake Buchanan would be one of the most trusted and respected leaders in the mortgage and finance industry. Having started in the industry over 20 years ago as a broker and subsequently moving into distribution and aggregation, he has accumulated significant knowledge and wisdom, which he imparts in this interview. Some of our d…

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Trump's Address, Sunday Chairs, Redeemer Network & Virtual Family Meeting 17:40

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Welcome to the ARCC podcast where I have 15-20 minutes to catch you up on the mission, vision, and conviction of ARCC and how and why any of that matters to the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.By Michael McCracken

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Keeping the Trinity Simple: A Conversation with James Dolezal 1:16:42

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Episode Notes Central to the historic Christian faith is the confession that our God is triune, one in being and three in persons. Admittedly, this truth exceeds our ability to comprehend. But we shouldn’t allow that to keep us from seeking to understand what we can of what God has revealed of himself. To that end, Dr. James Dolezal, professor of t…

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What We Mean When We Say "Marriage Class" 11:38

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Welcome to the ARCC podcast where I have 15-20 minutes to catch you up on the mission, vision, and conviction of ARCC and how and why any of that matters to the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.By Andy McCampbell, Dana McCampbell, Michael McCracken

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Episode 5 Resilient HERoes - Crossover Episode with The Emergency Management Network 45:17

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Send us a text On today's Resilient HERoes podcast, Todd DeVoe interviews our own Laura James about growing engagement in emergency management, managing passionate exchanges and building camaraderie, Laura's mission to highlight the contributions of women as leaders in Emergency Management, and more! [email protected]…

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Untrustworthy: A Conversation with Bonnie Kristian [Re-Release] 55:05

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Episode Notes Seasoned journalist Bonnie Kristian believes America is in the midst of a knowledge crisis that the church cannot afford to ignore. In fact, she thinks it could be the most pressing and unprecedented challenge for contemporary discipleship. Her book Untrustworthy: The Knowledge Crisis Breaking Our Brains, Polluting Our Politics, and C…

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The Heart Behind Youth Discipleship Groups 16:16

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Welcome to the ARCC podcast where I have 15-20 minutes to catch you up on the mission, vision, and conviction of ARCC and how and why any of that matters to the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.By Michael McCracken

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When AI Means Artificial Intimacy: A Conversation with Michael Sacasas 56:22

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Episode Notes For several years, Michael Sacasas, executive director of the Christian Study Center of Gainesville, has reflected on and written about the effects of emerging technologies on us individually and societally. His work explores how our interactions with technology affect how we answer the questions of what it means to be human and the n…