Best Naomi Reed Podcasts (2025)

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Naomi Reed: Incredible stories of God 29:55

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Naomi Reed is an ambassador for the International Nepal fellowship (INF). The INF is an international Christian mission, working in Nepal since 1952, and aiming to empower the most marginalised and disadvantaged people in Nepal, through health and community development. She is a gifted communicator who loves to use honest, everyday stories to remin…

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The Inquisitive Almanack: 2026 | Ken Woodward #63

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"Direction often emerges not from knowing what you want, but from finally admitting what you don’t." - Ken Woodward The Inquisitive Almanack: 2026 Edition closes the year with something Curated Questions has never quite done before—an affectionate, slightly irreverent, and deeply thoughtful almanack for the inner life. Inspired by Benjamin Franklin…

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Flashlights, Lanterns, and the Way We Listen! | Haru Yamada #62

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"Not being a hundred percent sure all the time is a weird strength." - Haru Yamada In this episode of Curated Questions, Ken Woodward is in conversation with Dr. Haru Yamada, a sociolinguist, intercultural communication scholar, and author of Kiku: The Japanese Art of Good Listening, to explore what it really means to listen. Haru traces her early …

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Tina Gunter - Drug Addiction to Addiction recovery coach 40:39

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Tina leads service delivery at ChimeIn Recovery Services, bringing her compassionate, practical approach, dedication and significant experience working with participants seeking psychosocial or addiction recovery support. Tina shares her story of despair, hope and now providing hope for others. In 2011, Tina was inducted into the WA International W…

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The Art of Noticing: How Asking Better Questions Changes What We See! | Rob Walker #61

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Episode Summary "If all you do is pay attention to what everyone else is paying attention to, then by definition you're not likely to innovate anything or create anything very original or different or surprising." - Rob Walker Writer and cultural observer Rob Walker joins Ken to explore how questions and noticing reshape the way we move through the…

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Luke Holdsworth: founder of Spectrum Quest 31:27

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Luke Holdsworth is the founder of Spectrum Quest. Growing up on the autism spectrum, Luke often struggled understanding social cues, and how to communicate. As he grew up, he put in effort to increase his capacity, and has overcome those challenges. Now he gives back to the community through creativity and collaborative storytelling using Table-Top…

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Kim Phuc Phan Thi: the “Napalm Girl” 46:26

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Kim Phuc Phan Thi is the South Vietnamese-born Canadian woman best known around the world as “The Girl in the Picture” and the “Napalm Girl.” In 1972 during the Vietnam War at age 9 she was immortalized in a Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph titled The Terror of War that depicts her running naked in agony following a napalm strike in her village Tr…

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From Goals to Puzzles: How Questions Outperform OKRs in Real Teams! | Radhika Dutt #60

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"We vote with our labor for the world we want to create. If you don't reflect on what you're doing, how do you know you're casting the right vote?" - Radhika Dutt In this episode of Curated Questions, host Ken Woodward engages entrepreneur and author Radhika Dutt in a profound exploration of how questions can transform organizations from goal-drive…

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Richmond Wandera: Founder of the Pastors Discipleship Network 34:00

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Richmond Wandera shared with Clayton that he was just eight years old when his father was brutally murdered. Richmond's mother and six siblings were forced to move into one of Uganda's toughest slums - all because of a distant relatives lies. A chance sponsorship by a teenage girl through Compassion changed everything. Make sure you don't miss the …

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Keith Tower: NBA basketballer turned Pastor 34:48

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Pastor Keith Tower is the senior pastor of HighPoint Church in Orlando, Florida. Keith is a Professor of Apostolic Leadership at the Every Nation Seminary. He is currently the Lead Chaplain for the Ocoee Police Department, where he’s been a chaplain for 12 years. Prior to pastoring and counselling, Keith played professional basketball for 7 years f…

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The Insight Pause: When a Single Truth Rewrites Your Story! | Ken Woodward #59

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"The Insight Pause is sitting in the rubble of your shattered worldview before clearing a single stone." - Ken Woodward In this solo episode, Ken Woodward introduces The Insight Pause—a five-step framework for navigating the moments that crack open our worldview. Through his own story of confronting the hidden history behind the Indigenous names an…

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Mark Sayers: Lead Pastor of Red Church 34:53

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Mark is the Lead Pastor at Red Church in Melbourne, Australia. Mark is regarded by many as a leader in conversations around culture and Christian faith. Mark spoke with Clayton about recent cultural moments in Australia, Europe and America and the opportunity of faith discussions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Louise Wilkinson: Author or Loved. Saved. Healed. 24:53

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Louise shares openly with Clayton about her early life of trauma and the impact it has had on her relationships and faith life. Louise hopes that by sharing her story others will have an opportunity to have hope and courage to take the next steps needed for their recovery. Louise has written a book about her story, Loved. Saved. Healed. See omnystu…

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How Bridge-Building Questions Cross Divides! | Frank Sesno #58

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"I'm gonna make an appointment with my curiosity." - Frank Sesno Emmy award-winning journalist Frank Sesno shares how curiosity and strategic questioning shaped his four-decade career covering presidents and world leaders as CNN's Washington Bureau Chief and White House correspondent. From a fourth-grade question about astronauts to interviewing fi…

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Peter Irvine: Founder of Gloria Jean's 35:35

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Peter Irvine, started Gloria Jean’s Coffees after helping launch McDonalds into Australia. And yet all of that comes from his deep desire to live out his Christian faith in the area of work he has been given - that of business. Peter shares with Clayton stories and his desire to help other business owners to truly live out faith and the positive ou…

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Rachel Gilson: 'Parenting without Panic' 41:06

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Author Rachel Gilson share's her story of confusion and clarity around her own sexuality and her Christian faith. She has recently written the book 'Parenting without Panic' to help parents teach their children proactively and positively about God’s beautiful design for human sexuality, gender and relationships. Rachel shares with Clayton some of t…

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Building Enduring Trust Through the Questions We Ask! | Jaimie Reese #57

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"When you have a trusting environment, it is exactly to hold each other accountable." - Jaimie Reese What does it take to build trust in one of the world’s largest bureaucracies? Former U.S. Navy Senior Executive (SES) Jaimie Reese joins Ken Woodward to explore how genuine curiosity and courageous questioning can reshape systems, teams, and lives. …

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Andy Crouch: Partner for theology and culture at Praxis 49:38

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Author, speaker, thought leader, Andy Crouch is partner for theology and culture at Praxis, a venture-building ecosystem advancing redemptive entrepreneurship. His writing explores faith, culture, and the image of God in the domains of technology, power, leadership, and the arts. he spoke to Clayton on a recent visit to Australia about the idea of …

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Katherine Thompson: Author of "The Discipline of Suffering" 27:29

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Katherine Thompson asks the question is there benefit to deep suffering? Katherine works in the area of mental health as a therapist, lecturer, author and researcher. And also personally knows the impact of long term serious physical pain. Katherine has published in the areas of youth mental health, Christ-centered mindfulness, and cross-cultural m…

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Safety, Burnout, and the High-Achievement Mask! | Garrett Wood #56

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"The closer you become with these people while you're wearing that mask, the more distant you actually feel from the people around you." - Garrett Wood In this episode of Curated Questions, host Ken Woodward engages in a deep conversation with Garrett Wood, a national board-certified health and wellness coach and certified clinical hypnotherapist. …

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Gloria Anderson: From One Survivor To Another. 42:29

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In July 2011 Gloria Anderson was abducted from her home in Melbourne by a boarder she had allowed to stay in a granny flat on her property. During this time, Gloria was mocked for her faith, and she endured severe physical torture while praying constantly. After escaping, she now dedicates herself to advocating for legal reform and helping others w…

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Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing: Author, Speaker and Theologian 35:04

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Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing is an international author, speaker and theologian who addresses the deep questions of our day with meaningful answers found in the Christian Faith. Amy chats with Clayton about why we can trust the Bible, where to start if you are exploring Christianity, where to start if you want to best share your Christian faith and why she is…

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The Locked Door: How Avoided Questions Hold the Key to Transformation! | Ken Woodward #55 35:27

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Episode Notes 00:00 The Possibility Of Your Avoided Question 01:21 Welcome to Curated Questions 01:59 Tangled Wings' Impact 04:31 The Question That Changes Questions 07:43 When Your Brain Says "Nope" (A Friendly Science Tour) 12:06 The Locked Door Model (Your Map to the Question) 15:11 A Personal Interlude (When I Found My Door) 16:10 From Boardroo…

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Petr Jašek: global ambassador for The Voice of the Martyrs. 46:26

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Petr Jašek, a Christian humanitarian worker and Czech national, spent 445 days in a Sudanese prison. After being falsely accused and convicted of espionage and treason, among other charges, he was sentenced to life in prison before eventually being pardoned by Sudan's president. Petr tells his story of being in a jail cell with ISIS members who mad…

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Rebecca McLaughlin is the author of Confronting Christianity 31:22

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Rebecca McLaughlin is the author of Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the Worlds largest religion. If Christianity is really true - it should be able to stand up to some tough questions. Rebecca discusses some of the most common and curly questions of Christianity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Permission Paradox & Why Questions Matter More Than Approval! | Jill Reilly #54 1:17:54

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"The most fundamental relationship in any change process is the one that you have with yourself. It's the questions that you ask yourself first and foremost that are the game changers." - Jill Reilly In this episode of Curated Questions, host Ken Woodward is in conversation with global citizen and author Jill Reilly to explore the power of question…

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Simon Smart: 'End of Men' in society and faith. 36:02

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Simon is Executive Director of the Centre for Public Christianity. A former English and History teacher, Simon has a Masters in Christian Studies. He talks about whether it is the 'End of Men' in society and faith. Simon provides a thought provoking and articulate argument to continue good healthy conversation around this topic. See omnystudio.com/…

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Julie Goodwin: Australia’s first MasterChef 31:23

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Since becoming Australia’s first MasterChef in 2009, Julie Goodwin has become a household name. She has had many roles since then including radio and tv host, writer and speaker and also advocate for conversations around mental health. Julie shares openly with Clayton about her journey with mental health and the opportunity she sees in sharing her …

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Impactful Questions: Am I My Brother's Keeper? Ken Woodward | Ken Woodward #53 45:06

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"Am I my brother's keeper? Is answered in the daily work of showing up, being challenged, getting it wrong, being corrected, and showing up again." - Ken Woodward In this solo episode, Ken Woodward explores one of humanity's oldest and most challenging questions: "Am I my brother's keeper?" Born from Cain's evasion after murdering Abel, this questi…

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Wissam Nasrallah: COO at Thimar 32:08

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Based in Lebanon, Wissam Nasrallah is COO at Thimar – a partner of Baptist World Aid Australia, who is working with local communities and churches to help the poorest of the poor and the huge number of refugees coming into Lebanon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Positive Media

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Clare Steele: CEO of Compassion Australia 26:46

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Clare has worked for over a decade in Christian ministry, focusing on strategic leadership that enables churches to better serve their communities. As Compassion Australia CEO, she is excited to see churches and Christians around the world empowered to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name. In light of The International Day for the Eradicati…

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Why Asking the Right Questions Beats Having Quick Answers! | Amy Radin #52 1:34:53

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"Asking the right questions the right way at the right time can often be more of a determinant of your success than being the person to raise their hand and come up with the answer." - Amy Radin Amy Radin is a pioneer in corporate innovation and strategic questioning. Amy shares her journey from the influence of her father's corner drugstore to bec…

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Georgia Morris: Unfailing Love 34:13

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In Unfailing Love, Georgia Morris shares hard-won truths of her dependence on God to fight her battles. Those who have family members or friends suffering with mental illness or going through trying times in a family relationship will be encouraged by this story of a woman who learned that God was faithful to carry her through. Georgia's husband be…

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Melissa Lipsett: CEO of Baptist World Aid. 36:08

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Melissa Lipsett is the CEO of Baptist World Aid. She believes leadership matters, and so does the call of God on our lives. She is an outspoken advocate for the poor, for inspiring not just international action but also local action. Melissa also holds dearly to the importance of hearing women’s voices and empowering them to use their God given gif…

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Mental Models, Cognitive Frameworks, and the Questions That Disrupt Them! | Dave McGurk #51 1:27:11

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"If we start talking about developing people, you have to ask those deep questions." - Dave McGurk Dave is a transformational leader who bridges military precision with cutting-edge organizational development. As Founder and CEO of Veridian Perspective and Vice President at Apogee Global RMS, Dave brings over 20 years of executive leadership experi…

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Richard King: Author, critic and lecturer. 18:19

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Clayton chatted with author, critic and lecturer, Richard King, who talked about his newest book, 'Here Be Monsters: Is Technology Reducing Our Humanity?'. He spoke deeply about the fact that we are in the midst of a technological revolution and is this, therefore, changing what it means to be human? Richard challenged us, as modern societies, that…

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Philip Yancey: Recently diagnosed with Parkinsons Disease 36:03

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Philip Yancey is a familiar name in Christian households. Known for his many books, Philip spoke openly and honestly to Clayton about his recent diagnosis of Parkinsons Disease and how he still trusts a good and loving God who often chooses to reveal those qualities through his followers on earth. He has written many words on suffering and is now b…

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Why "Who Do I Say I Am?" Changes Everything! | Mike Hilson #50 1:25:57

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"Who am I? Was never gonna turn out well. Who do I say I am? Had a chance." - Mike Hilson Host Ken Woodward welcomes Pastor Mike Hilson, senior pastor of New Life Church. They delve deep into how questions shape identity, leadership, and personal growth. Mike shares his journey, from wrestling with self-identity as a child to leading a thriving net…

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The Key to Helping Others Find Their Own Questions! | Naomi Campbell #49 1:24:16

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"Questions are an extremely sophisticated thinking skill that everyone can use and practice all the time." - Naomi Campbell In this episode, host Ken Woodward is in conversation with Naomi Campbell, Director of the Right Question Institute (RQI) Legal Empowerment Program. They delve into the transformative power of teaching people to ask questions,…

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David Cross - Rescuing kids from Thailand to Australia 44:57

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David is passionate about the rescue and long-term wellbeing of children. In January 2010 David and his wife Andrea, along with their children, moved to Thailand where David served with ZOE for over 11 years. During this time David worked to prevent the trafficking and exploitation of children (as well as being involved in rescues). David now heads…

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Heather Packett - Ark Australia 30:33

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A collective of faith-based organisations have joined together to create the Christian Foster Care Network, and to bring the issue of foster care into focus during that week. Heather Packett's organisation, ARK is a part of this network. Heather shares why you should be involved in Foster Care - and the support Ark is providing to carers. For video…

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Wayne Alcorn - Healing the Scars of a Fatherless Life 25:25

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On Father's Day, Clayton spoke to Wayne Alcorn, the author of "My Father's Son", and head of the ACC church in Australia. Wayne explained he has seen God's love heal and transform men’s lives – his father’s, his own and the countless men across Australia he has talked to and helped heal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Curated Questions Origin Story: When It All Began! | Ken Woodward #48 27:30

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In this solo episode, host Ken Woodward delves into the origin and development of the 'Curated Questions' project, which began in 2018. Ken shares his personal journey of curiosity, inspiration from Tim Ferriss' podcast, and the influences that led to the creation of his blog and subsequent podcast. Highlighting notable milestones and influential i…

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Paul Syrstad - Writer of Testament - A New Multi-Season Series Based on the Book of Acts 31:28

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Paul Syrstad is the creator, director, and executive producer of Testament, a bold reimagining of the Book of Acts set in an alternate modern world still ruled by the Roman Empire. While training as an actor at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London, he discovered a calling for storytelling behind the camera and creating one of the …

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How Questions Create Instant Trust in Any Conversation! | Maury Rogow #47 1:43:50

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"You were the most interested person in the room, and you're gonna get love." - Maury Rogow Maury Rogow is all about storytelling. He is the CEO of the Rip Media Group and creator of the Story2Sales methodology that's generated over $150 million in trackable revenue for clients. I appreciate the tag line, "Your brand will thrive or die, based on th…

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Why the Right Question Feels Like an Invitation | Dr. Matt Lampe #46 1:35:11

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"The meaning of your communication is the result you are getting." - Dr. Matt Lampe With a Doctorate from Alliant International University's California School of Professional Psychology, Matt has dedicated his career to transforming how organizations approach change, leadership development, and workplace agility. He is currently leading enterprise-…

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The Power of Asking "What Do I Do Now?" Instead of "Why Me?" | Dr. Latorial Faison #45 2:05:57

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"When I even think that I wanna give up, I can't because people like this put their life on the line so that I could have better opportunities." - Dr. Latorial Faison Dr. Latorial Faison is an HBCU and Virginia State University Professor, Poet, Author, Independent Scholar & Senior Military Spouse. A graduate of the University of Virginia, Virginia …

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Rush Witt - Author of Want to Escape 21:07

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Rush Witt, Author of ‘Want to Escape’ is a pastor and counsellor who has some encouraging things to talk to Clayton about how to battle the desire to 'escape' during life. As you listen, you may find yourself reflecting on the 4 D's that you might escape to and how to combat them. Oh, and yes, Clayton asks if Rush is his real name!! See omnystudio.…

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Sarah Ogilvie - How the first Dictionary is shaping how you live today! 36:10

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Sarah Ogilvie is Professor of Language and Lexicography at the University of Oxford. Her latest book is ‘The Dictionary People: the unsung heroes who created the Oxford English Dictionary’. The creation not only was remarkably universal in its work - but has long lasting impact on our language and culture today! Sarah, as a lexicographer, has been …

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What Machines Can’t Imitate - On Questions, Doubt, and the Discipline of Curiosity | AI Alan Turing #44 48:30

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"I suspect beauty comes when a question both sharpens and enlarges your vision." - AI Alan Turing In this special episode, we step back to a cold December night in 1951 and into the warm, wood-paneled room of The Britons Protection, a historic Manchester pub. Across the table sits Alan Turing, the mathematician, wartime codebreaker, and one of the …