Best Proximity Media Podcasts (2025)

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Trailer for Season 3 - Coming Monday September 22nd! 2:47

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A voice memo from Ryan Coogler to Paola Mardo – writer, producer, Proximity Media’s head of audio, and the new host of IN PROXIMITY podcast! Starting Monday, September 22nd, catch weekly episodes with exciting guests pushing the boundaries of film, TV, music, art, and culture. Plus updates on Proximity’s latest projects like SINNERS, IRONHEART, EYE…

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Audacious - Part 2/5 - Pastor Andy Rattenbury : 'Where Is Your Heart?' 28:00

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💸 Money + Heart Check 💔➡️❤️ This weekend’s message wasn’t about your wallet — it was about your heart. We often think giving or tithing is just about church finances, but what if it’s actually about what (or WHO) has your heart? 🔥 Whether you’ve been skeptical, generous, or somewhere in-between, this preach dives deeper than the surface and challen…

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21 - Proximity and Presence 5:00

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I dive into what happens when real-world connection replaces scrolling. From a punk rock flea market table with some neon flyers and old music gear, the conversations quickly turned to leaving social media, quitting Spotify, and the hunger for face-to-face exchange. Along the way, I reflect on why proximity carries so much energy, and how experimen…

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Audacious - Part 1/5 - Pastor Andy Rattenbury: 'From Fear To Faith' 28:48

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In this brand-new series, Audacious, Pastor Andy kicks things off with a powerful message: From Fear to Faith. When life feels overwhelming and desperate, will fear take over—or will faith rise up? This preach will inspire you to step out with bold, audacious faith that pushes you forward no matter what you face. 👉 Don’t miss part 1 of this 5-week …

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Streets Of Gold - Part 5 - Reaching Beyond Comfort 29:02

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Today we were blessed to have Charlie Bown, part of our leadership team at Freedom Cheltenham, share a timely and powerful word. 🙌 Charlie spoke about the reasons that can sometimes hold us back from sharing the gospel and reminded us of the cost — but also the incredible joy and power that comes with obedience to God. 💡✨ This message will stir you…

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Streets Of Gold - Part 4 - From Proximity to Purpose: Loving Those Near You 29:02

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his week, we hear from a panel on what it really means to be a good neighbour—stepping out of our comfort zones, living with compassion, and being intentional in building connections. 🌍💬 What does following Jesus look like in everyday life? From the dinner table to the mundane places, we’re invited to notice, listen, share, and encourage. 🙌 👉 Will …

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Streets Of Gold - Part 3 - Who Is Your Neighbour? 29:02

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✨ We’re not designed to do life alone. Deep down, we all know community matters — but what if instead of chasing personal peace, we discovered how to bring peace right where we are? 🌍💛 In this message, Pastor Andy Rattenbury shares how Jesus calls us to live as salt + light: adding flavour, hope, and direction to the world around us. It’s about ext…

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Be Bold For The Gold - STREETS OF GOLD series - Guest Speaker Ryan Mussett 29:02

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🚨 Real talk: Being bold in prayer isn’t just for Sundays — it’s for the streets, the coffee shops, the neighbours you barely know. This week, guest speaker Ryan Mussett dropped a 🔥 word about stepping out in faith, even when it costs you. Ryan broke down the Good Samaritan story like you’ve never heard before — no excuses, just action. Ready to ris…

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I LOVE MY CHURCH - 'From Part - To Body' - Pastor Jonathan Lall. Part 4/4 30:48

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🔥 This week at Freedom Cheltenham, we welcomed Pastor Jonathan Lall with a powerful message about passion, purpose, and what it truly means to be the Church — not just attend it. What fuels your passion for God? Are you rooted or just visiting? This preach will challenge the way you see worship, community, and your part in the Body of Christ. 🙌 Thi…

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020 - You're not marrying a platform 9:22

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Based off of this post: https://socialmediaescape.club/2025/youre-not-marrying-a-platform/ And here's a link to that James Hart post.By Seth Werkheiser

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I LOVE MY CHURCH - 'It's not just worship - it's a weapon' - Pastor Emily Rattenbury. Part 3/4 30:48

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🔥 I Love My Church | Part 3: WORSHIP 🔥 Join Pastor Emily Rattenbury as she unpacks the power of WORSHIP in Part 3 of our I Love My Church series. This week is all about discovering what it means to live with a posture of worship—not just on Sundays, but every single day. Learn how true worship can shift atmospheres, bring breakthrough, and realign …

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019 - Seek The Joy 4:37

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Indie Thinkers interview with Angela Hollowell: https://indiethinkers.substack.com/p/angela-hollowellBy Seth Werkheiser

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I LOVE MY CHURCH - 'It's not just serving - it's loving people on purpose' - Pastor Andy Rattenbury. Part 1/4 30:48

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What if church wasn’t just a building or a Sunday routine — but a community you’re part of, that actually makes a difference in the world around it? In this first message of the 'I Love My Church' series, Pastor Andy Rattenbury speaks about serving with purpose, showing up for each other, building relationship, and being the kind of church that goe…

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IN PROXIMITY SPECIAL: IRONHEART WITH CHINAKA HODGE 1:13:03

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From the Def Jam Poetry scene to the set of a major Marvel TV show, Oakland-raised writer, poet, rapper, actor, playwright, and screenwriter Chinaka Hodge knows how to tell an epic story. Her most recent project, the Marvel TV series IRONHEART, released to Disney+ in June. Starring Dominique Thorne, IRONHEART tells the story of “bad girl genius” Ri…

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018 - WHEN YOU HIT SEND, IT'S NOT THE END 2:43

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That’s a little catchphrase I came up with: When you hit send, it’s not the end. Maybe I invented it, maybe someone else did—but it’s true either way. Right now, it’s summertime—open rates are down, comments are down, “likes” are down. But when you hit send, that doesn’t mean you’re done. Especially if you’re on Substack, you have the direct URL fo…

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017 - THE PODCAST HAS MOVED HERE 7:26

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A lot has changed since the last Voice Note in May. I’ve moved all paid memberships to Memberful, and I’m now posting these audio entries here on Transistor. That means a new RSS feed, which you can grab here: https://feeds.transistor.fm/smec-currents And all episodes are here: https://smec-currents.transistor.fm/episodes This new podcast (called S…

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SoulFULL : From Struggle - to strength | John Smitheram 37:11

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Life moves fast—study, work, relationships, notifications, expectations. We’re constantly shifting from one thing to the next. But what if soul strength isn't about escaping the pressure… but about being equipped to carry it? In this message from our Soulfull series, John Smitheram explores how we can move through life with strength that’s not just…

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SoulFULL : Scroll Less - Live More | Pastor Andy Rattenbury 28:08

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We live in a world of constant noise, distraction, and delay. We keep waiting for the right moment — but what if God is calling you to live now? In this message, Pastor Andy Rattenbury invites you to ditch the distractions, strap on the helmet of salvation, and start living a life that’s soul FULL — not just busy, but deeply intentional, joyful, an…

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SoulFULL : Stop Waiting - Start Living | Pastor Andy Rattenbury 26:39

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We live in a world of constant noise, distraction, and delay. We keep waiting for the right moment — but what if God is calling you to live now? In this message, Pastor Andy Rattenbury invites you to ditch the distractions, strap on the helmet of salvation, and start living a life that’s soul FULL — not just busy, but deeply intentional, joyful, an…

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Author & Political Influencer Aaron Parnas Talks Social Media 43:49

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Everyone is an influencer in their own way. Aaron gained a million followers in six days. Good content gets traction regardless of algorithms. TikTok's algorithm allows for natural virality. Substack enables sustainable income for creators. Ethics in reporting are crucial for credibility. Social media is not a reflection of real life. Understanding…

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The Holy Spirit - The Boldness & Courage of the Holy Spirit 41:19

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🔥 What if boldness wasn’t about your personality — but about your proximity to the Holy Spirit? In "Courage and Boldness with the Holy Spirit," Jen Havard shares a timely word that will stir your faith and challenge your comfort zone. This is an invitation to live courageously, led by the Spirit of God. 👊 Don’t settle for fear when you were made fo…

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The Holy Spirit - The Gifts of the Holy Spirit 26:54

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Part 3 of "The Holy Spirit" with Pastor Andy Rattenbury explores the powerful gifts of the Spirit from 1 Corinthians 12:1–11. Learn how the Holy Spirit equips believers with gifts of wisdom, knowledge, and gifts of power—not for personal recognition, but to glorify Jesus, strengthen the Church, and reflect His love to the world. Pastor Andy shares …

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Congressman Eric Swalwell Talks Life in Congress 35:00

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Swalwell's district has transformed from low-income to one of the wealthiest in America. 40% of constituents in Swalwell's district are immigrants contributing positively to the economy. Congress faces existential challenges with a leader aiming for dictatorial power. Member relationships often differ in private settings compared to public appearan…

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016 - It's all a delivery truck 4:32

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I’m starting to think of all this as a delivery truck. I make the thing, and the delivery person comes and picks it up. It goes on the truck, and then it’s out of my hands. You’ve seen the disclaimers from online shops—‘we’re not responsible for what happens during shipping.’ I’m kind of feeling that for myself now. Once I hit send, I’m out. I don’…

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Holy Spirit - Week 1: An Introduction to the Holy Spirit 26:54

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Have we misunderstood the Holy Spirit? 🤔 Sometimes, we treat Him like that distant relative—unpredictable, unfamiliar, even avoided. But the truth is, life with the Holy Spirit is meant to be powerful, unpredictable, and anything but boring. In this message, Pastor Andy Rattenbury brings clarity to who the Holy Spirit is. #HolySpirit #ChristianFait…

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015 - Your newsletter isn't your permanent address 3:54

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Put something new on your website, and link it in your next newsletter. Your newsletter isn’t your permanent address, it’s a delivery vehicle. Build an archive of work on your website and link to your stuff from your newsletter! Oh, and this is the Alex Dobrenko` interview where his guest Isabel Cowles Murphy talks about someone else who says writi…

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Author & Journalist Jesselyn Cook Talks QAnon and Conspiracy Theories 50:04

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EPISODE LINKS Jesselyn's latest release: The Quiet Damage: QAnon and the Destruction of the American Family - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/706443/the-quiet-damage-by-jesselyn-cook/ Jesselyn's website: https://www.jessreports.com/ EPSIODE TAKEAWAYS: QAnon is a significant movement affecting many lives. The impact of QAnon extends beyond …

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The Heart of Jesus - Jesus Heart for the religious 41:29

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🔥 The Heart of Jesus for the Religious | Emily Cooke | Freedom Church Cheltenham When faith becomes more about looking right than living right — we risk becoming just like the Pharisees. In this moving message from The Heart of Jesus series, Emily Cooke unpacks how Jesus responds not with condemnation, but compassion — even to those trapped in the …

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014 - You're an artist 3:35

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A reflection from today’s Escape Pod Zoom call, regarding Seth Godin’s ‘What is your art?’ post from 2015. I define art as having nothing at all to do with painting. Art is a human act, a generous contribution, something that might not work, and it is intended to change the recipient for the better, often causing a connection to happen. Five elemen…

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013 - Keep reminding people 3:32

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Today’s episode is a bonus add-on to today’s post: “You’re not bothering them if they’re fans,” said kate ellen, about reminding your audience about what the heck you’re doing. We think our subscribers know about our latest work, but that’s hardly ever true. https://socialmediaescapeclub.substack.com/p/print-your-tour-diary-start-a-conversation Kee…

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012 - Make stuff with your readers 4:09

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In today’s voice note, I reflect a bit on last Friday’s post, and talk about the idea of building side quests with your audience—not just broadcasting at all of them. Inspired by this zine project by Kel Rakowski: https://rakowwwski.substack.com/p/the-zine-we-made-together I riff on some small ways to collaborate: ask for summer memories, favorite …

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How Blues Music Inspired Ludwig Göransson and Ryan Coogler on SINNERS 40:57

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SINNERS is only in theaters April 18 and we made a special two-part miniseries about the making of the film! Composer and executive producer Ludwig Göransson spoke with director, writer, and producer Ryan Coogler at his studio to talk about how the Delta blues and their family history inspired the film’s story and sound. They also break down the so…

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The Heart of Jesus - Jesus Heart for the people 22:07

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The Heart Of Jesus – For People | Easter Sunday Message | Pastor Andy Rattenbury In this powerful Easter Sunday message, Pastor Andy Rattenbury unpacks "The Heart of Jesus – For People", diving deep into the compassion, humility, and unwavering love Jesus showed—even to those who mocked Him on the cross. This isn’t just a message about the past; it…

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Law Professor Steve Vladeck Talks the Courts 31:53

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The number of lawsuits against Trump's executive actions is unprecedented. The Supreme Court's role is crucial in determining the status quo of ongoing litigation. Congress is failing to uphold its responsibilities, leading to increased executive power. Nationwide injunctions are a contentious issue, with hypocrisy on both sides of the aisle. The D…

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011 - Ask for less 4:54

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A common trap is treating your website like the finish line. “How do I get people to my WordPress,” is the wrong question. Your blog and your newsletter should work together—your blog builds the archive, your newsletter delivers the value right where people already are. Weave links into real writing. Offer substance in the inbox. Let readers wander…

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The Heart of Jesus - Jesus Heart for the lonely 32:01

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Whether it's in a crowded room or or during those quiet moments no one else sees —loneliness can sneak in. In this powerful message, Pastor Emily Rattenbury opens up The Heart of Jesus – for the Lonely and reveals a side of Him that sees you, knows you, and never abandons you. This isn't just another sermon. It's a lifeline for anyone who's been fe…

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010 - Lead your fans to bigger places 4:57

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Thanks to Parker Gates for sending me this clip: https://www.instagram.com/p/DHqrfkYxskX Where could you lead your current subscribers?By Seth Werkheiser

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Making IMAX History on SINNERS with Autumn Durald Arkapaw and Ryan Coogler 50:39

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SINNERS is only in theaters April 18 and we made a special two-part miniseries about the making of the film! Cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw sat down with director, writer, and producer Ryan Coogler at IMAX headquarters to discuss their collaboration as director and DP, how they called Christopher Nolan and Hoyte van Hoytema for advice, and h…

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009 - Explore bigger 4:35

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From today’s episode: “A website and a tool cost money, I know. But platforms cost money too. A lot of them are free, but they charge you per transaction. And then because they charge you different fees, they call the shots. So they set up the guidelines. So if they don't like what you're putting up there, they can take it down. Then you're not mak…

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The Heart of Jesus - Jesus Heart for the sinner 34:06

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This message is for the overlooked, the counted out, the ones who feel like they've gone too far. But what if the thing you're chasing... has actually been chasing you all along? It’s not about perfection—it’s about presence. And when you encounter it, everything changes. Lean in and understand the heart of Jesus for the sinner! #FreedomCheltenham …

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Congressman Jim McGovern Talks the State of Our Union 44:38

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Jim McGovern has been in Congress for 15 terms, driven by a desire to help people. His journey to Congress was filled with unexpected challenges and learning experiences. Authenticity and being true to one's beliefs are crucial for effective representation. Leadership involves making tough decisions, even when public opinion is against you. The Ira…

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008 - Build a foundation 4:07

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I included a Seth Godin quote in my latest newsletter with Laura Kidd: “The false proxy of how many people are following you on social media is a trap,” says Seth Godin, “I know people who have gotten 40 million views of a TikTok, and sold $200 worth of stuff to go with it.” It starts a bit after the 10:00 mark of this video: https://www.youtube.co…

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OVERFLOW : Week 5 - Generational Generosity 44:18

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In "Generational Generosity," Pastor Emily Rattenbury explores how God’s provision often flows like a powerful waterfall—abundant, directed, and intentional. Drawing from the stories of Elijah, Elisha, and Noah, Pastor Emily reveals how true generosity isn't just about the present but about leaving a legacy that impacts generations. Are you trustin…

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007 - Use your voice 5:45

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Use your voice, even if it’s not a full fledged podcast, or 4K video. “This is who I am. If you're along for the ride, cool. Maybe hit subscribe. If you're not, hit unsubscribe. That's fine, too. And so, I think whether you want to do video or not, or if you want to do podcast audio or not, you don't have to do any of them. Find what's true for you…

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OVERFLOW : Week 3 - Taste And See - That the Lord Is Good! 27:15

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Is tithing just an Old Testament principle, or is it something we should still practice today? In Part 3 of our Overflow series, Pastor Andy Rattenbury explores what it means to honor God with our possessions and trust Him with our finances. 💡 What is tithing, and why does it matter? 💰 Does God really ask us to test Him in our giving? 🥐 Plus, a pow…

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006 - Borrow from other industries 6:42

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In a recent talk with Olivia Rafferty I asked if there was a take away from her work that someone could adapt to their own: "If musicians don't just focus on what other musicians are doing, and how they're making music. If people on Substack who make newsletters start to think like how could I make a newsletter in the way that like a ceramicist wou…

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Former Archivist of the United States Colleen Shogan Sets the Record Straight 59:34

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Takeaways The National Archives has 43 facilities across the U.S. There are 13.5 billion records in the National Archives. Presidential records are considered permanent records. Over 90% of presidential records are electronic. Only 1-3% of federal agency records are preserved. Records training is mandatory for federal employees. Presidential record…

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005 - Think who, not what 4:46

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Someone asked me recently via my Email Guidance offering about starting a newsletter, and the classic “what’s it gonna be about?” I replied that instead of asking, "what should I write about?" try asking, "who should I write about?" Your experiences, projects, and adventures likely involved other people, so write about them. When you highlight some…

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004 - Success is given, not earned 4:22

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Watched this great interview with actor Anthony Mackie on the Pivot Podcast, about success being given, not earned. This part is at about the 14:04 mark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqFfX0A8UAc Success is different for everyone, and heck, you might not even be playing the game - and that’s fine! But for a lot of us, trying to pay rent or get th…

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003 - Be mindful of where we're seen 4:55

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Today I reflect (not a reaction clip) on a video by photographer Noah Kalina, who questions the instinct to post creative work online, comparing social media to a "cursed room" where content is lost in a sea of distractions (starting at the 1:40 mark in the video below). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBRuUj0pXAM I explore this modern dilemma, and…