Best Juncture Podcasts (2026)

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2026 planned impact and how we did in 2025 7:26

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Send us a text 2026 starts a new chapter. This episode of Critical Junctures we look at what plans we have for the podcast in 2026, a recap of 2025 and an ask of listeners to help get the podcast out to others. In 2025 the podcast was downloaded in 26 countries. That is with no promotion. Apple Podcasts were the way 73% of people found the podcast.…

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Mary's Grief on Jesus 34th Birthday 5:27

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Send us a text Have you ever thought about how Mary, the mother of Jesus felt on his 34th birthday? It is Christmas time and we celebrate the birth of Christ, the savior of the world. We talk about Mary, Joseph and the Immaculate Conception, the story of the birth in a manger in Bethlehem, we celebrate God becoming human to take on our sins. Mary …

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Happy Thanksgiving 0:54

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Send us a textBy Rick Williams

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Nan and Denny discuss losing Adam to a broken heart. They discuss how they focus on family and keep Adam's memory alive. 21:44

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Send us a textBy Rick Williams

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Critical Junctures podcast update 4:06

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Send us a text Hello and welcome back to the Critical Junctures Podcast. Wanted to give you an update on what's been going on with the podcast, the last few weeks. We've taken a break with it just for some unexpected life events. Some of you may be aware, my youngest brother passed away and. That's just taken a lot of time that we've spent with fa…

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Chris Burton talks about the loss of his son Zach 31:48

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Send us a text Chris Burton talks about the loss of his son Zach. Zach grew up playing sports and was an outstanding football player. He was loved by everyone and was a special young man. In college he and a friend tried oxycodone and became addicted. Some people have genes in their body that just trying a drug like oxycodone and it creates instant…

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April Babcock shares her story of losing a son and finding a mission to fight against the supply of illicit fentanyl 37:44

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Send us a text April Babcock lost her son Austen to illicit fentanyl. Illicit fentanyl is a deadly drug that most people taking it think they are taking something else. April share’s her story of being in such pain after the loss of her son that she did not want life to go on. After 18 months of intense grief and going to God for help she has taken…

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Tony and Kelly Trent share their story of grief and inspiration from the loss of their son Tyler 35:29

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Send us a text Tony & Kelly Trent discuss their journey of grief after the loss of their son Tyler to a rare bone cancer. Tyler’s story is unique in that his story went national. Tyler’s story has been told on TV, videos, articles and a book. He is still an inspiration to millions and his name and likeness continues to raise millions of dollars for…

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Healing after loss: A Fathers Journey Through Grief and Hope 40:01

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Send us a text A father reflects on his son, who lived doing everything in life the right way. It was a reflection of a family that lived by faith, mission, purpose, hard work and love. A role model young man from a role model family and tragedy strikes through a medical condition. Wale brings a unique perspective as a father and trained medical pr…

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The Problem with Infinity 41:13

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This episode identifies the source of confusion in modern physics today. Thanks to the amazing firepower of the James Webb Telescope launched in 2021 and Nobel Prize winning research on Quantum Physics, INFINITY is suddenly rearing its indiscernible head with calculations related the properties of INFORMATION as well as the widely popular Big Bang …

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Official Opening Podcast of Critical Junctures from my Son's Grave Site 12:14

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Send us a text Welcome to the Critical Junctures Podcast. This podcast is for parents who have lost a child and are navigating the loss of that child. Today is our first official release of the podcast and website. This is the five-year anniversary. Of my son's passing. A few days before my son's passing, he looked at me and asked the question, Dad…

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Lexi's Story - How my son's beloved dog help us cope with his loss 7:54

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Send us a textBy Rick Williams

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Critical Junctures - Our Story of Navigating the loss of a child 8:35

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Send us a text Loss of a child creates enduring grief in 93% of parents. We have lost a child and this is our story of love, loss and navigating the grief. We created Critical Junctures - Navigating the loss of Child Podcast to help other parents navigate the loss through our shared experiences. The podcast will focus on interviews of parents who h…

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Critical Junctures - Navigating the loss of a child. Introduction of the podcast 4:27

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Send us a text Parents who lose a child face one of the most traumatic experiences in life. The purpose of this podcast is to share with others who have lost a child that there is recovery. Hope critical junctures will explore the choices that grieving parents have made to determine the course of their future life, the loss of a child. Can affect m…

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Richy's Journey: diagnosed with an incurable cancer, living life, making peace, letting go 42:04

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Send us a text The moment a doctor diagnoses your child with an incurable cancer marks a dividing line in life—everything that came before, and everything that follows. For our family, learning about Richy's alveolar soft part sarcoma transformed our world completely. But what emerged from that devastating news was a remarkable nine-year journey th…

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Sharing Travel Adventures and Conversations that my Son would have cherished 4:24

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Send us a text My son loved travel. A business trip that took me to the Middle East, North Africa and Europe would have created conversations for months. During my travel, thinking of how much Richy would have enjoyed the conversations and discussions. He is no longer with us but his passion for travel and learn about cultures, geography, religion,…

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Quantum Fields - The Prayer Conduit 23:46

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This is the most important podcast we have ever produced. It is a presentation of the latest in particle physics discoveries that validates Einstein's scientific pursuit conclusions and Newton's attribution of all his discoveries to answered prayers. The connections, correlations, confirmations, corroborations, and basic logic combine to produce li…

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Act One Scene One - Solo Episode 24:23

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This is an inspirational episodeBy Angelica Pasquini

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Solo Episode !!! 27:38

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Answering amazing listener questions!!By Angelica Pasquini

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Love is Blind Season 8 Episodes 3-9 with Devin Leary 1:06:18

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A lot has happened.... Talking Through the Whole Thing with Devin Leary !!!By Angelica Pasquini

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Love is Blind Season 8 Episodes 1-3 with Lauren Davis 1:14:50

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There's a new season of Love is Blind and iconic comedian Lauren Davis comes on the show to Talk Through the Whole Thing @lrndvs@angelica__pasquinilike, rate & subscribe :)By Angelica Pasquini

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Hostessing on Valentines Day 18:36

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Hostessing on Valentines Day by Angelica PasquiniBy Angelica Pasquini

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Part 1 - 21 Fundamental Truths - Analyzing the 2024 Election 34:03

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Jim analyzes the 2024 election within the context of 21 Fundamental Truths, particularly the human tendencies associated with Hatred and Group Identity. Of particularly interest is the evaluation of the the finite mathematical limits associated with gender and political strategies based on dividing the general population based on group identity.…

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Part 3 Artificial Intelligence – The Dawn of a 2nd Industrial Revolution - A Rational Perspective on Investments 52:26

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Jim addresses seven key questions in his detailed look at Generative Artificial Intelligence. 1. What are the most relevant points in the history of modern computing? 2. What are the basic facts associated with Generative A.I. that must be understood for a more rational perspective on investments. 3. What will be the impact of A.I. on the global co…

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Part 2 Properly Framing the Digital Age and the Industrial Revolution - A Rational Perspective on Investments 42:17

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Jim uses the common threads of the 1) demand for SPEED and 2) demand for ever-improving methods of information gathering and analysis into historical perspective in this segment to help listeners prepare themselves for the best ways to think about Generative Artificial Intelligence, which is the topic of Part 3, the series finale.…

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Part 1 Understanding the Nature of Change and Its Impact on Investments - A Rational Perspective on Investments 37:49

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Jim addresses the nature of change in this segment as he begins the process of preparing listeners to understand the best way to think about the current environment for investments.By Petri Dish Foundation

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Current Genocide Convention Cases in the International Court of Justice 1:32:32

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The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has been in the media frequently recently because of the four Genocide Convention cases before it. The cases have been brought against a variety of countries, Myanmar, Russia, Israel and Germany, and for a variety of reasons. This talk from two Australian international law experts will give an overview of th…

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Part 11 - Students, Apprentices, and Disciples 38:53

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Part 11 makes extensive use of Dallas Willard’s book, The Divine Conspiracy, in this segment Jim connects the dots on the previous ten segments. The implications of layer after layer of sweeping evidence are discussed in terms of what should be done by individuals seeking Answers to the Great Question. Observations on Consumer Christians are examin…

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Part 10 - The Great Transition 33:02

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Part 10 begins with the recognition of a phrase coined by the late great Dr. Dallas Willard of the University of Southern California. According to Dr. Willard, "The Great Transition," is the period one enters immediately after one recognizes he or she has the freedom to choose their own teacher. The stunning contrasts between the teachings of Machi…

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Part 9 - Higher Education’s Sports Marketing and Entertainment Businesses 31:37

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Part 9 provides more powerful evidence supporting the troubling theme of the entire series. In this segment, the number of higher education perpetrators expands geometrically. The segment begins with an examination of an announcement by the NCAA, of an astonishing $2.8 billion settlement offer made in May of 2024 to compensate more than 14,000 stud…

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Part 8 - Who is your teacher? 24:05

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Part 8 puts Harvard University under the integrity microscope. Eyewitnesses in this segment include Derek Bok who served as president of Harvard University for 20 years (1971 – 1991) and faculty member Dr. Robert Coles who was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Clinton in 1998. This segment provides chilling details of how the h…

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Part 7 - Distinguishing Between Teachers and Educational Institutions 29:58

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Part 7 explores the overwhelming evidence that distinguishes teachers from educational institutions. The patterns of “mission abandonment” by institutions controlling education systems throughout human history are laid bare, including the fundamental tendency of ruling bureaucracies to selectively obscure the findings of mankind’s greatest scientis…

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Part 6 - Pain, Suffering, and Self-Appointed Gatekeepers of the Truth 48:32

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Part 6 answers an important student question and also employs basic logic to expose the inherent dangers of “OUTSOURCING” fact-finding processes to scandal-plagued bureaucracies in efforts to Answer the Great Question. Given the obvious abandonment of primary missions by self-appointed, “gatekeepers of the truth,” the film encourages independent cr…

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Part 5 - Why Mathematics Matter 31:29

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Part 5 illustrates how mathematics is being selectively applied as if it were a retractable tool. Only some mathematical illustrations are useful to ruling bureaucracies. And layer after layer of evidence suggests that contradictory mathematical realities are frequently withheld from presentations of implausible theories that bureaucracies want to …

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Part 4 - The Theological Evidence 54:49

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Part 4 shifts gears with thorough attention paid to theological evidence trails. Part 4 includes an abundance of relevant facts from controlled studies by behavioral scientists that are entirely relevant, due to their direct connections to efforts to Answer the Great Question.By Petri Dish Foundation

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Reunifying Ireland 1:46:37

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Since Ireland was partitioned in 1920 its reunification has seemed impossible. Many still feel that way, partly because of the bloody legacy of past conflict. In the North, however, the demographic majority of Ulster Protestants is lost, and Ulster unionists are no longer the largest voting bloc: in the 2023 local government elections their combine…

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Part 3 - Quantum Entanglement - Some Spirit 42:24

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Part 3 explores the sweeping implications to Answering the Great Question with the 2022 Nobel Prize in Physics award for work on Quantum Entanglement. Revealing statements by the Nobel Committee itself of the presence of “philosophical issues” are thoroughly dissected.By Petri Dish Foundation

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Part 2 - Publish or Perish Scandals Erupt in 2023 36:19

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Part 2 examines the eruption of academic scandals over the last two decades including more than 10,000 retractions of “peer reviewed” scientific papers by scientific journals in 2023 alone. This amounts to more than 27 papers per day, 365 days a year being published as valid “science,” only to be withdrawn after independent investigations by third …

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Part 1 - A Bad Five Act Play 56:05

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Part 1 of the series begins with a little-know statement made by Albert Einstein in 1936. It was discovered in a private letter found in his personal papers after his death. Einstein’s conclusions have been buried outside of the view of students for 70 years. The opening segment traces a litany of inappropriate practices employed by ruling educatio…

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Stick the landing. Exploring life’s critical junctures 25:58

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In this episode, Joe and Patrick resume their convo on intentionality. They unpack the concept of intentionality, discussing how they've consciously incorporated it into every facet of their lives, from personal decisions to professional strategies. Joe highlights how pivotal it is when your intentions turn into reality to understand to let yoursel…

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Embracing intention rather than distraction 29:04

2y ago29:04

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Join BAU as much needed rain lands across Eastern Australia as a late Easter present. The two discuss on how to take deliberate steps in the age of distraction. In this episode, Pat shares his perspective on the importance of pacing yourself, emphasising that recognising the long journey ahead and strategically observing the field is just as crucia…

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The Shift 26:43

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Join Joe and Pat as they dissect the complex nuances of our current economic landscape and most importantly the nocturnal habits of Koalas. They peel back the layers and get into the nitty-gritty of automation, the state of the economy, and the profound gap between institutional messaging and the lived experiences of individuals. The conversation c…

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Adapting Brands for an Automated World: The Shift from Search to Answer 19:28

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Join Joe and Pat as they explore into the emergence of "The Age of Answer" and its subsequent impact on how brands will show up into the future. Pat delves into Joe's thoughts and experiences running The Contenders, highlighting how brand significance is evolving in a world of personalised feeds, information bubbles, and tech products. They discuss…

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Defining Happiness 29:45

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Join Joe and Pat as they dig into navigating through their experiences of both happiness and unhappiness. They chat through how they approach happiness and delve into their personal strategies for coping with unhappiness. They discuss the impact of external factors like the digital world on their mental health, and explore the intrinsic and extrins…

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Navigating Tomorrow: Education, Generations, and the Future of Opportunity 29:28

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Join Joe and Pat as they navigate the uncharted territories of tomorrow's opportunity landscape. In this defining era, the blueprint of the next generation's moment to shine remains intriguingly TBC (To Be Confirmed). The two delve into the heart of an often heated debate: the generational advantage between baby boomers and the subsequent generatio…

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The case for Universal Basic Income 34:51

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Join Joe and Pat as they dig under the hood of a shifting work environment. With Joe putting forward the case that UBI would go along way to supporting and maybe even reinvigorating an economy that is becoming more scared to take risk. As the spoils continue to go to the big seven as we continue to witnessing a trend where dominant market players m…

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Shared value 23:19

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Join Joe and Pat as they dive into the digital divide, exploring how significant weather events and shared governance impact our digital landscape. Question the ownership of digital infrastructures, the balance between public and private sectors, and the vital role of digital literacy in ensuring equitable access. Poking holes and trying to find in…

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Bonjour AI 30:49

2y ago30:49

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Join Joe and Pat as they take stock of AI and interrogate where value is being created and captured, from what and from whom? Joe comes out swinging in this episode for the hot minute, casting his gaze to the big seven that have been holding up the S&P 500. The two explore how we might break up companies when they become too big and what does it me…

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Pulse check 18:54

2y ago18:54

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Join Joe and Pat as they take a moment to get a pulse check on 2024. With monetary policy tightened and changing the tempo the duo focus to the everyday implications and atmosphere surrounding it. This weeks hot take finds them engaging in arguments on some points and finding common ground on others. They both agree that we are treading water at be…

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New beginnings 33:46

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Join Joe and Pat for their 2nd chat of 2024.101 convos in. Join us weekly for a hot take of the week and a deep dive into where it leads us. This week the boys take a swing at whether our institutions are letting us down with their unwillingness to throw away the shackles of expertise and embrace being equal to all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p…