Best Sotl Podcasts (2025)

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The festive roundtable update of fun. With James Lamont and Deanne Cobb-Zygadlo 52:07

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Deanne, James and I gather around a virtual Yuletide fireplace, roast chestnuts and perform that time-honoured festive tradition of chewing over key moments in learning tech and EAP from the year gone by. Much as the shepherds probably did. Is a full in-class digital detox a good idea, and is this a weird thing to suggest in a technology enhanced l…

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Mid-Career Doldrums - Navigating the Logjams and Igniting Your Spark Again 31:36

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In this epidose, the Fika Crew welcomes Brooke Griffin, PharmD, BCACP, from Midwestern University College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove, to talk about the mid-career / midlife demands that can put you in a rut. Coaching is one approach that can help you regain perspective, clarify values, and move toward actions (tiny experiments!) that positively sup…

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The AI Assessment Scale reloaded. With Mike Perkins 48:27

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I’m joined today by Mike Perkins to talk about the AI Assessment Scale, following the publication of the latest version of the scale that appeared in the Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice in September. The AI Assessment Scale has been used by more than 350 institutions globally, has been translated into 30 languages, and is recog…

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Why Apostolic Christians Call Priests ‘Father': Theology of the Holy Ones (episode 6) 10:40

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Experimenting with Open Educational Resources: A Path to Knowledge Nirvana? 37:21

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The Fika Crew talks about the promise and peril of free open educational resources (OER) and how they might be used to support faculty and students. OER grants permission to teachers to use teaching and learning materials freely and to adapt them as needed to their specific circumstances. The team debates the incentives for faculty to create OER, t…

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Marriage vs Celibacy in the Priesthood w/ Fr Michael O'Loughlin and Fr Joel Barstad (SOTL ep 18) 1:07:50

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If you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support my work, please consider buying me a coffee: Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/searchersofthelost In Collaboration with Randolph Media: https://www.youtube.com/@UC7W04VCVmmxT9ZkhcgiKEbQ In this thought-provoking episode of Searchers of the Lost, Father Nathan Symeon sits down with Fath…

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How Gen AI is disrupting academic publishing. With Samantha Curle 50:47

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Today I’m talking to Samantha Curle from the University of Bath about her recent article, Generative AI and the future of writing for publication: insights from applied linguistics journal editors. The peer review process is under increasing strain. With the explosion of submissions to academic journals since ChatGPT became available to all, editor…

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Recognizing and Supporting Neurodiversity Through Compassionate Pedagogy 34:21

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The Fika Crew invited Robin Zavod, PhD, Professor of Pharmaceutical Science at Midwestern University, Downers Grove Campus, and AACP President, to share her passion for recognizing and supporting the unique ways learners and colleagues perceive and process information. It starts with caring and showing compassionate concern for the well-being and s…

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Translanguaging. With Kelly Webb-Davies 59:40

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Many of the skills and language conventions that we see in academia can serve as barriers to students, especially to those for whom English is not a first language. Translanguaging argues for a more inclusive approach to these conventions, and looks for ways in which we can take a more pluralistic view of what kinds of communication are seen as acc…

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Crisis and Renewal in Orthodoxy & Catholicism: Part 2 (SOTL Ep 17) w/ Father Ryan McDaniel 1:38:44

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By Fr Nathan Symeon

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Are icons idols? Q&A # 1 8:02

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If you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support our work, please consider buying us a coffee: Buy Me a Coffee buymeacoffee.com/NathanSymeon This video was produced by: Anatole Occidens If you'd like to support, please consider purchasing our merchandise and following us on Instagram. www.anatoleoccidens.com www.instagram.com/anatoleocciden…

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Do employers need us to teach AI? With Jim Merry, Vic Wilson-Crane and Deanne Cobb-Zygadlo 38:49

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This is the last in a three-part series exploring responses from the EAP community following three years of Chat GPT induced mayhem. We talk through adaptations in the classroom, transferability and AI skills in the workplace, how to prepare students for higher education, the lack of consistency both within and among universities, reducing students…

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Eastern view on the Sacred Heart: Theology of the Holy Ones: Episode 5: 8:46

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If you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support our work, please consider buying us a coffee: Buy Me a Coffee buymeacoffee.com/NathanSymeon This video was produced by: Anatole Occidens If you'd like to support, please consider purchasing our merchandise and following us on Instagram. www.anatoleoccidens.com www.instagram.com/anatoleocciden…

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Crisis and Renewal in the Church: Part 1 w/ Father Ryan McDaniel (SOTL ep 16) 1:14:07

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If you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support my work, please consider buying me a coffee: Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/searchersofthelost In Collaboration with Randolph Media: https://www.youtube.com/@UC7W04VCVmmxT9ZkhcgiKEbQ For more of Father Ryan: https://m.youtube.com/@Fr.Ryan.McDaniel Father Nathan Symeon sits down with…

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Making Time for Reading the SoTL Literature: Not Your Mama's Journal Club 33:00

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The Fika Crew welcomes Carrie Vogler, PharmD, BCPS, Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the University of Southern Illinois Edwardsville, and Heather Folz, PharmD, BCACP, Associate Professor of Clinical and Administrative Pharmacy at Notre Dame of Maryland University, to talk about the online faculty journal club called "Not Your Mama's Jour…

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Controlling Thoughts in Justin Martyr & Evagrios: Theology of the Holy Ones: Episode 4: 11:44

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If you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support our work, please consider buying us a coffee: Buy Me a Coffee buymeacoffee.com/NathanSymeon This video was produced by: Anatole Occidens If you'd like to support, please consider purchasing our merchandise and following us on Instagram. www.anatoleoccidens.com www.instagram.com/anatoleocciden…

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The case for language proficiency in the age of AI. With Thuy Thai and Charles Lam 1:17:13

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In part two of ‘are we still language teachers?’ I’m joined in the studio by Thuy Thai and Charles Lam from the University of Leeds. Thuy and Charles argue for the continued relevance of language proficiency in education and in the role of EAP. We also examine the broadening scope of ‘academic skills’ that has come to include AI literacy, and raisi…

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Reporting from Chicago: Discovering What's Salty and Sweet at the AACP Annual Meeting 45:25

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The Pharmacy Fika Crew brought their posh new microphones and their smartphones to the AACP Annual Meeting in Chicago. We talk with a select few speakers about their presentations and the lessons learned experimenting with new frameworks, techniques, and technologies. Kristin talks with Alex Isaacs (Purdue) about expectancy value theory and its app…

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Contemporary Greek-Catholic Saints? w/ Fr Christopher Zugger (SOL Ep 15) 48:55

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If you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support my work, please consider buying me a coffee: Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/searchersofthelost In Collaboration with Randolph Media: https://www.youtube.com/@UC7W04VCVmmxT9ZkhcgiKEbQ What makes Byzantine Catholicism unique? In this episode of Spirit of Light, we welcome historian an…

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Generation AI: are we still just language teachers? With Paul Breen 37:15

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Today I’m in conversation with Paul Breen, Senior Digital Learning Developer at UCL to get his take on how EAP and ‘hub’ disciplines should be adapting in the wake of AI. We often hear about the need to ‘embrace’ AI, so we try to unpack what this actually means. EAP practitioners and learning developers are often looked at as the ones to help stude…

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Cultivating the Jedi of the Future: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Make System Change 27:31

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The Fika Crew welcomes Vibhuti Arya, PharmD, MPH — Clinical Professor, St. John's University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences — who shares her concerns about leadership, systemic tension, and cultivating new voices. Are we so bogged down in administrative tasks that the system is taking away the time and space needed to think, invent, and be…

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The Mechanics of Theosis (SOL Ep. 14) 1:03:42

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If you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support my work, please consider buying me a coffee: Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/searchersofthelost Fr. Nathan's thesis can be found at https://storage.googleapis.com/gator-users/user-1174889/documents/c2ff867c798b4215b1d785d38f62cdba/PARTICIPATORY_RECAPITULATION_FINAL_EDITION.pdf In Col…

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You're Not Too Broken To Be A Saint: Theology of the Holy Ones: Episode 3: 9:21

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Struggling with sexual temptation? Narcissism? Mental illness? Abuse? Self-hatred? You are not disqualified. Fr. Nathan speaks directly to the hidden wounds we carry, the ones that seem to make holiness impossible. But God is not repelled by your brokenness. He chooses to dwell in thorn bushes. You were predestined for adoption. There is a path of …

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Draw Large and Startling Figures: Telling Your Scholarship Story 33:30

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The Fika Crew has a wide-ranging conversation about viewing scholarly work beyond the narrow confines of end products but rather how to capture the people, processes, and products to express its full impact. Use a framework. Consider using visuals. Speak the language of your audience. When you can assume that your audience holds the same beliefs yo…

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The Relationship Between Orthodox and Catholic w/ Fr Christopher (SOL Ep 13) 1:24:10

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If you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support my work, please consider buying me a coffee: Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/searchersofthelost In Collaboration with Randolph Media: https://www.youtube.com/@UC7W04VCVmmxT9ZkhcgiKEbQ A Byzantine Catholic and an Orthodox Priest Sit Down for an Honest Conversation In this thought-prov…

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When traffic lights fail: the case for a two-lane approach to assessment. With Danny Liu 40:15

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Today I'm talking with Danny Liu about assessment in the age of AI. So far, the idea of a 'traffic light' approach to assessment has been gaining traction in higher education in response to the widespread availability of generative AI. Using the traffic light metaphor, assignments are colour coded according to the level of AI use deemed to be permi…

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The TRUE Meaning of “Catholic”: Theology of the Holy Ones: Episode 2: Katholikos 5:55

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If you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support my work, please consider buying me a coffee: Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/searchersofthelost An Anatole Occidens Production Official Podcast Merchandise available on www.anatoleoccidens.com What does Catholic actually mean? In this episode, Fr. Nathan Symeon unpacks the deep spiri…

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Are we eroding our critical thinking? With Michael Gerlich 56:01

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Today I’m talking to Michael Gerlich about his recent study on the potential effects of AI on critical thinking. While much ink has been spilled discussing the value of the traditional essay in a post GPT landscape, much of the conversation has focused on assessment and questions of authorship. Perhaps unsurprisingly, less time has been given to th…

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What is a Theologian? ORTHODOX & CATHOLIC Synthesis w/ Fr Joel Barstad and Kyle Washut (Searchers of the Lost ep 12) 1:23:41

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If you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support my work, please consider buying me a coffee: Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/searchersofthelost In Collaboration with Randolph Media: https://www.youtube.com/@UC7W04VCVmmxT9ZkhcgiKEbQ What does it mean to be a theologian—not just academically, but spiritually? In this episode of the …

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How to Use Anger with St. Isaiah the Solitary: Theology of the Holy Ones: Episode 1 11:43

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Most of us wrestle with anger, either suppressing it or misusing it. In this video, we explore the ancient Christian understanding of anger as a God-given part of the soul, meant to resist evil, not feed the ego. Drawing from the wisdom of Saint Isaiah the Solitary, we look at how to reorient our will, detach from worldly attachments, and let the G…

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Bridging the Know-Do Gap: Practice + Feedback + Incentives + Environment + Context 31:33

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The Fika Crew contemplates the know-do gap ... the gap between what we know research has documented is a helpful improvement and what we actually do. It's NOT a lack of knowledge or know-how, but rather a complex mix of factors that prevent us from translating what we know into practice. We explore some of these factors, but there are likely more! …

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Ecumenism with Protestants w/ Fr Christopher (Searchers of the Lost ep 11) 1:14:38

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If you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support my work, please consider buying me a coffee: Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/searchersofthelost In Collaboration with Randolph Media: https://www.youtube.com/@UC7W04VCVmmxT9ZkhcgiKEbQ An Orthodox Priest and a Byzantine Catholic Priest, who both lived many years in various Protestant …

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Why do we need SoTL? With Jane Pritchard 53:42

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In this episode of TELSIG does SoTL, we are joined by Jane Pritchard to discuss the evolving landscape of scholarly teaching. Jane describes her transition from a material scientist to an educational developer at the University of Glasgow, emphasizing the importance of evidence-based educational enhancement. We go on to cover the historical develop…

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Orthodox & Catholic Priests Discuss World Religion w/ Fr Christopher (Searchers of the Lost ep 10) 1:23:36

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If you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support my work, please consider buying me a coffee: Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/searchersofthelost What are bad and good forms of Inter-religious dialogue? In this powerful and respectful yet challenging conversation, an Eastern Orthodox priest and a Byzantine Catholic priest sit down t…

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Balancing Act: Trauma-Informed Teaching While Avoiding the "Coddling" of Learners 33:21

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Prompted by avid Fika fan Dr. Judith Deluca from Binghamton University (SUNY), the Fika Crew explores two concepts that have been widely discussed in higher education over the past few years but rarely together! There is a tension between coddling young adults and employing trauma-informed teaching strategies. Jeff, Kristin, Tina, and Stuart discus…

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Was Vatican II Really That Bad? An Eastern Catholic Perspective (Searchers of the Lost ep 9) 1:03:36

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If you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support my work, please consider buying me a coffee: Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/searchersofthelost In this episode of Searchers of the Lost, Fr. Nathan Symeon — a Byzantine Catholic priest, and Dr. Mathew Minerd (scholar) dive deep into one of the most pressing conversations in the mode…

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Preparing for a new academic skills landscape, with Mike O’Dea and Paulina Melichova 1:02:00

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What do academic skills do students need in higher education today? Does ‘embracing’ AI come at the cost of developing higher order thinking skills? I’m joined by Computer Science Lecturer Mike O’Dea and Associate Lecturer in Academic Skills Paulina Melichova to get their take on this. We reflect on Mike’s recent AI training session, and talk about…

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Christians in the Middle East & Historical Antioch w/ SubDeacon Mikhael (Searchers of the Lost ep 8) 1:01:02

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URGENT APPEAL: Christians in the middle east are in dire need. Support the ACN Australia Syria Emergency Appeal and provide life-saving aid. Donate now: https://aidtochurch.org/syria If you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support my work, please consider buying me a coffee: Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/searchersofthelost In Co…

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Creating Space for High-Impact Educational Practices: It Requires Leadership and Commitment 32:08

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The Fika Crew talk about rusk bites and the AAC&U (American Association of Colleges and Universities) high-impact educational practices — learning experiences that have disproportionate long-term benefits for students. These high-touch, complex, longitudinal experiences are resource-intensive and challenging to implement in an already all-too-packe…

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Venerating Schismatic Saints w/ Roots of Orthodoxy Creator: Jonathan (Searchers of the Lost ep 7) 1:18:01

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If you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support my work, please consider buying me a coffee: Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/searchersoft... In Collaboration with Randolph Media: / @randolphmedia Johnathan's New Podcast: Roots of Faith • Orthodox Inquirer Talks To Byzantine ... Debate channels mentioned in Podcast: Voice of Reason…

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How to stay resilient with digital education in Ukraine, with Liz Hurrell, Kate Borysenko, Daria Kholyavchuk and Simon Hutchinson 1:08:36

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As we approach the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, we discuss the impact of the war on Ukrainian higher education. Many university buildings have suffered extensive physical damage, especially those in the east of the country, and online teaching, a distant memory for most, is for many Ukrainian students and teachers still a real…

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Can Latin Mysticism Be Orthodox: Eastern Priests Reflection (Ep. 6) 1:13:51

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If you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support my work, please consider buying me a coffee: Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/searchersofthelost In Collaboration with Randolph Media: https://www.youtube.com/@UC7W04VCVmmxT9ZkhcgiKEbQ In this thought-provoking discussion, an Eastern Orthodox and an Eastern Catholic priest reflect on …

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Orthodox LARP? The Byzantine Catholic Dilemma w/ Fr Michael O'Loughlin (Searchers of the Lost ep 5) 1:10:20

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If you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support my work, please consider buying me a coffee: Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/searchersofthelost In Collaboration with Randolph Media: https://www.youtube.com/@UC7W04VCVmmxT9ZkhcgiKEbQ Are Byzantine Catholics just Orthodox LARPing under Rome? 🤔 Many claim they look, sound, and pray li…

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Co-production of Instruction: Engaging Learners and People with Lived Experience 33:30

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The Fika Crew talk with Sophie Soklaridis, PhD and Holly Harris, MA from the Centre for Addiction & Mental Health affiliated with the University of Toronto and the Collaborative Learning College about their work using "different knowledges" to co-produce instruction and a research agenda. How might pharmacy education co-produce instruction drawing …

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Byzantine Catholic Monk Tells All 1:02:49

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In this eye-opening episode of Searchers of the Lost, we journey into the mystical world of Byzantine Catholic monasticism. Join us as we sit down with a monk who reveals the profound spiritual practices, daily life, and ancient traditions of the Byzantine Catholic Church. From the beauty of Eastern liturgy to the challenges of modern faith, this e…

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Who has the Authority? Catholic and Orthodox Priest talk Orthodox Magisterium 1:17:48

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If you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support my work, please consider buying me a coffee: Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/searchersoft... In Collaboration with Randolph Media: / @randolphmedia Chieti document: http://www.christianunity.va/content/... Join us for an enlightening discussion between a Byzantine Catholic priest and…

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Developing Adaptive Expertise: Grappling with Novel Problems and Failure to Promote Future Learning 32:17

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The Fika Crew invited (and she accepted!) Naomi Steenhof, BScPhm, PhD from the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Toronto to talk about the nature of expertise. She explains how pharmacists (and all health professionals) can develop adaptive expertise before cognitive entrenchment sets in. Productive failure, meaningful variation, …

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Scholarship and EDI: Challenges and opportunities in higher education, with Nick Glover 1:04:02

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In this third installment of the SoTL flavoured TELSIG podcast, Phil is joined again by Lucy Turner Voakes from York's Academic Practice team, and Nick Glover from Inclusive Learning to discuss equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in higher education and its interactions with SoTL. The conversation explores the catalysts for heightened attentio…

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Why we are Byzantine Catholic and not in the Orthodox Church? 1:06:12

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We answer from our own experiences a question that is asked of us all of the time: We love the Orthodox Church, and hope for reunion, but we explain why we just can't jump ship. Support the show If you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support my work, please consider buying me a coffee: Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/searchersoft…

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Are Byzantine Catholics "orthodox" or "catholic"? 57:24

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Byzantine Catholicism Orthodox, Catholic, or both? In this video, we explore the fascinating and complex identity of the Byzantine Catholic Church. We delve into its theology, liturgical traditions, and historical roots, comparing its connections to both the Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church. Most importantly, I point out the adjectival meani…