Best Chris Whitehead Podcasts (2025)

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165 - Forest Finance: How Private Capital Can Transform Sustainable Forestry with Shauna Matkovich

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In this episode of YourForest, Matthew Kristoff and guest Shauna Matcovich explore the world of forest finance and the critical role of private capital in funding sustainable forestry. Shauna, a forester and founding director of The ForestLink, discusses the need to link the intrinsic values of a forest - such as its biodiversity and ecosystem heal…

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Dungeon Crawl Classics Continued (Ep.85)

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This time we return to the topic of Dungeon Crawl Classics (DCC) with Judge Blythy, our resident zealot. Appendix G, our never-ending list of influences, expands with the wonderful Swords Series from Fritz Leiber nominated by Dave Paterson. We talk about our preparation for a busy September of gaming. Paul Fricker has released Gatsby and The Great …

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164 - Rethinking Forestry: Bold Ideas for a Sustainable Future with Gary Bull

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In this episode of YourForest, Matthew Kristoff discusses the future of forestry with Dr. Gary Bull, a leading expert in forestry economics, policy, and sustainability. Dr. Bull, a Professor Emeritus at the University of British Columbia, explores the evolving relationship between forest management, biodiversity, and the forest industry. He emphasi…

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E117 - Chris Hines MBE. Intelligent activism, Surfers Against Sewage and finding our voice! 53:57

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Todays conversation is the epitome of why we started the show. We are joined today by Chris Hines MBE, the co-founder of Surfers against sewage, the former sustainability director for the Eden Project, a world-renowned campaigner, and a true inspiration for those looking to take up the fight for the many challenges our society faces. In this conver…

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10 Years of The GROGNARD Files

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It was 10 years ago today, that we first came out to play! In this episode we jump every shark in sight by reflecting on the past ten years of the podcast. We invited listeners to ask us anything, as long as it was looking back over the past 10 years, so we could lean back in our armchairs and reflect on what we have done. Also, joining the fun is …

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E116 Cath Pendleton. Breaking the Ice: in conversation with the Merthyr Mermaid 49:52

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In this conversation, we are joined by Cath Pendleton exploring her remarkable journey in swimming, particularly focusing on her experiences with cold water swimming and her incredible swim in Antarctica. We discuss the mental health benefits of swimming, the formation of the Dippy Dragons, and the challenges faced during her journey to becoming an…

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EJ Icons: Decades of Protecting Community and Public Health 48:39

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Send us a text About four years ago I was giving a talk in Ohio and someone in the crowd asked me, "EJ just kind of sprang up, where did it come from, how did this start?" At first I was pretty taken back by the comment since the environmental justice movement began around the time I was born, but this gentleman simply had not heard about it until …

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Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG (with Brendan LaSalle)

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In this GROGPOD, Judge Blythy talks about his initiation into the cult of DCC. We look at what makes it work. Goodman Games, the publisher of DCC, is hosting DCC Day on 19th July 2025. We are joined by Brendan LaSalle who talks about DCC and his futuristic variant, XCrawl Classics where you can have a spectator sport in the dungeon. Next time we wi…

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163-Breaking the Silence: Workplace Culture Challenges and Change in Forestry with Kelly Cooper & Greg Herringer

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In this episode of YourForest Podcast, host Matthew Kristoff is joined by Kelly Cooper, founder of the Free to Grow in Forestry initiative, and Greg Herringer, chair of the Canadian Institute of Forestry’s DEI leadership team. Through honest and eye-opening conversation, they unpack why change is so difficult, highlighting deep-rooted resistance, f…

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S2 E9 - Policy Development: Protecting Public Health and Economic Opportunity 55:30

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Send us a text There's a common fallacy out there that public policy that is protective of public health is likely bad for bottom lines. That could not be further from the truth. Sound policy is protective but in a sustainable way that also promotes economic growth. For this episode, who better to talk about taking on complex policy development, th…

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E115 - Jacqueline Williams. Exploring a life of entrepreneurship, success, loss, and lessons along the way 55:26

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This weeks guest is a hurricane of energy. In an interview with Forbes, our guest Jacqueline Williams is quoted as saying: "Decide you have a destination and go there. If you say you are going to the store and there is a detour or roadblock you don't just stop and turn around to go home. You figure out another route. There is always another way. Al…

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S2 E8 - We Live in Systems Not Silos: How Changes in the Arctic Impact the World 58:37

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Send us a text It feels appropriate that this episode is posting in the middle of a heat wave in much of the United States, with four straight days of heat index readings at or above 110F. While we were planning for the episode a glacier in Europe gave way, burying the town of Blatten, Switzerland. Our world is warming, and that has many difficult …

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E114 - Tiana Gordon. From swimming to rugby and beyond...finding a path through sport 40:17

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In this conversation, we’re joined by the inspiring Tiana Gordon. A professional rugby player and founder of Peak Team Performance, Tiana shares her journey from being a former competitive swimmer, before starting rugby at university, through to her current role in empowering coaches and athletes. She discusses the importance of coaching relationsh…

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162-Intentional Fire-Shifting Society’s Relationship with Wildfire w/ Marissa Christansen & Chris Anthony

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This YourForest Podcast episode, featuring experts Marissa Christansen and Chris Anthony, argues for a fundamental shift in how we handle wildfires. They advocate for "intentional fire" – using practices like prescribed burns and Indigenous cultural burning. This approach helps keep landscapes healthy, reduces the risk of massive wildfires, and eve…

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Ars Magica RPG (with Adrian Tchaikovsky) Ep 82

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In this episode, we continue our examination of magic in Role-Playing Games with a look at Ars Magica with Science Fiction author Adrian Tchaikovsky. He talks to us about the setting, the rules and the way that magic works in the game. We haven’t had chance to play it yet, so Dirk and Blythy meet in the Lass O Gowrie pub in Manchester and discuss t…

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E113 - Rachelle Rogers. The journey from athlete, to becoming a pilot! 54:16

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In this conversation, Rachelle shares her unique journey from being an elite alpine skier to becoming an airline pilot. We discuss the challenges she faced during her athletic career, including the pressures of balancing academics and sports, the impact of her upbringing, and the transition to aviation. She emphasises the importance of resilience, …

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E112 - Dr Amy Whitehead and Jen Coe. Exploring the Myths of Sport Performance 59:35

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For this conversation we are joined by Dr Amy Whitehead and Jen Coe, who come from the world of Sports Psychology and Sports Coaching respectively. Collectively, the dynamic duo have co-edited a number of books, including most recently the Myths of Sports Performance, which is the topic of our conversation. Jen has been on the show previously, expl…

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S2: E7 - Shaping Policy for Sustainable Decarbonization 59:38

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Send us a text I almost decided to name this episode, "so this is why we can't have nice things." On our last episode, Doug Houseman and Mark Jacobson showed us what's possible albeit challenging from a technical perspective. This episode Eric Beightel (Federal Strategy Director, Environmental Science Associates) and Josh Kaplowitz (Senior Counsel,…

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161-Mastering Conflict-The Role of Dialogue in Landscape Management with Robin Freeman and James Whitehead

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In this episode of the YourForest Podcast, Matthew Kristof explores the essential role of dialogue in effective landscape and wildfire management. Joined by Robin Freeman, Project Manager for the Wildfire Networks at the SFU Centre for Dialogue, and James Whitehead, Special Projects Manager for the Mitigating Wildfires Project, they dive into how o…

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Season 2 - Episode 6 - Decarbonizing our Energy Sector: Challenges and Opportunities 59:33

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Send us a text For a project to be sustainable it must factor in the economic, social, and environmental impacts of its scope before its built, in order to minimize any detrimental impacts and maximize benefits. But backing up another step, for a project to be built at all, it must first have a handle on associated logistical constraints and how th…

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Scarred by Magic in the 70s & 80s (with Stephen Brotherstone)

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Returning guest Stephen Brotherstone, co-author of the Scarred for Life series of books and shows, joins us in the zoom of Role Playing Rambling to examine the witchcraft and horrors that haunted our childhood years. You can see Ste as his show is on the road during 2025 and the latest volume of the series is now available. Highly recommended as it…

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E111 - Mike Martin. The journey into and out of pro basketball, medaling at the Commonwealth Games, discovering brain cancer and fighting back! 2:40:04

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In this episode, Mike Martin shares his inspiring journey from being a professional basketball player and representing his country, medaling at the Commonwealth Games, through to facing a life-altering brain cancer diagnosis. He discusses the importance of sports in shaping his mindset, the challenges of transitioning out of professional sport, and…

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E110 - Running the Marathon of Life. Exploring the Cancer Journey with Paramedic, Chris Martin 31:57

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In this episode, Chris Martin shares his inspiring journey from being a paramedic and avid runner to facing a life-altering cancer diagnosis. He discusses the importance of sports in shaping his resilience and teamwork mentality, the unexpected birth of his YouTube channel, and the emotional challenges of navigating cancer treatment while supportin…

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S2 - E5 - Solid Waste Management: Challenges, Technology, and Environmental Impact 59:34

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Send us a text In 2018 the US processed roughly 292.4 million tons of municipal solid waste (MSW), or 4.9 pounds/person per day, which equates to an increase of 93% from 1980. Of that amount, 69 million tons were recycled and 25 million composted. In 2021 the US recycled 58.6 million tons of metals, iron, steel. These figures have only increased ov…

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160-Understanding Conflict-The Role of Dialogue in Landscape Management with James Whitehead

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Welcome to YourForest Podcast, where Matthew Kristoff and James Whitehead navigate the crucial role of dialogue in managing environmental challenges, particularly wildfire mitigation. This episode not only highlights the importance of understanding and engaging in effective dialogue but also emphasizes the need for diverse stakeholders to come toge…

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More Magic in RPGs (with China Miéville)

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Magic in RPGs is a continuing obsession for Dirk the Dice and Blythy in this latest episode of the podcast. We talk about Advanced Dungeons and Dragons (AD&D) and Powers and Perils (Pee & Pee) and marvel at how we played in the early 2000s, when we didn’t know any better and were more willing to freeform and ‘make stuff up’. Also in this episode, w…

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S2 - E4 - Environmental Advocacy Across Generations 58:11

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Send us a text I start every EJ or climate talk that I give with a photo of my children. They are the reason why I am so passionate about all of this, they are why I do this work. The same can be said for many of those in environmental advocacy; over time it becomes a family affair, and we often see children joining efforts that their parents have …

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Season 2 - Episode 3 - Climate Impacts and Rising Insurance Costs 44:42

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Send us a text Climate change impacts are mounting across the world, and it has been difficult to watch. From cloud bursts, to drought, to stronger hurricanes, and longer heat waves, the economic and public health impacts are mounting and costing us all a lot more. The 2025 California wildfires alone are estimated to have cost $250B. How do insuran…

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Magic in RPGs (with Stu Horvath) Ep.79

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It’s a kind of magic, in RPGs. This time we are joined by Stu Horvath, podcaster (Vintage RPG Podcast) and writer, who talks about his book Monsters, Aliens and Holes in the Ground, which takes us decade by decade through the history of RPGs. He also contributes to our discussion about magic in RPGs. What would we like to play, stay on our shelves …

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159 - Understanding Monarch Conservation with Mike Leahy and Rebeca Quiñonez-Piñón

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Welcome to YourForest Podcast, where we explore the interconnections between environmental science, sustainability, and the human connection to nature. In this captivating episode, hosted by Matthew Kristoff, we engage in a deep dive with Mike Leahy and Rebecca Quiñonez-Piñón about the enchanting world of the Monarch butterfly and the concerted eff…

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Season 2 - Episode 2 - Environmental Justice: Dignity Rights, Disparities, and Outlook 54:26

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Send us a text This week Chris was joined by James May (Distinguished Professor of Law, Washburn University) and Dana Johnson (Chief Movement Advisor, Strategic Movement Collective, LLC). The topic for this episode is environmental justice and dignity rights. Taping this made us think of the golden rule, you know the one that most of us learn aroun…

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158 - Guardian Movements and Indigenous Leadership with Amy Cardinal Christianson

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Welcome to YourForest Podcast, where we explore the vital connections between environmental science, sustainability, and the essential role of forests. This enlightening episode of the YourForest Podcast, hosted by Matthew Kristoff features an engaging discussion with Dr. Amy Cardinal Christianson who serves as the Senior Fire Advisor at the Indige…

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Season 2 - Episode 1 - Climate Change: Impact Trends, Social Tipping Points, and Climate Anxiety 1:00:52

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Send us a text Season 2!!! As with last year, we are starting this season on climate change. There is no bigger issue that we discuss on these podcasts. The risks are real, the costs of impacts mounting, and our time for action is dwindling to avert surpassing tipping points that will do irrevocable harm. This is not a political issue, and it does …

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Sanction RPG (with Paul Baldowski) Ep 78

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This time we are talking about GROGMEET our annual Role Playing Games meet up in Manchester. We were joined by game designer, publisher and entrepreneur Paul Baldowski who talks about Dangerous Journeys, PBMs and his game Sanction. Blythy shares his experiences and how we played Gatsby and The Great Race by Paul Fricker. If you want to find out mor…

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GROGMEET Jan ’25 Scrapbook

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The come-down after the astonishing weekend of gaming is never easy and it seems even more difficult this week. To be locked away from reality for a short time in an isolation tank of mayhem has a restorative effect on the soul. GROGMEET was moved from its usual slot of November to January to avoid a clash with a number of different events, includi…

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E109 - The Race of Truth. How a bike can change your life! World Record Holder & Author Leigh Timmis 1:22:07

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In this episode, we sit down with 2x World Record Holder, cyclist, speaker and author Leigh Timmis. Leigh’s book, The Race of Truth, will go down for me as one of the fastest books we have ever consumed, devouring all 368 pages in under 24 hours! His story is absolutely captivating! We won’t share too many spoilers, as Leigh’s story you have to hea…

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157 - Can Tree Planting Help Solve The Climate Crisis with Lauren Oakes

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Welcome to YourForest Podcast, where we explore the vital connections between environmental science, sustainability, and the essential role of forests. In today’s episode join host Matthew Kristoff on YourForest Podcast for an inspiring conversation with Lauren Oakes, scientist, storyteller, and author of Tree Keepers: The Race for a Forested Futur…

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E108 - The stuntman journey. From performance gymnastics through to starring in Wicked and Gladiator 2 45:31

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We are excited to share this conversation with you as we speak to Jake Osborn (sibling of one of our former guests, Lauren Osborn - episode 77).The former high level gymnast was on the performance pathway alongside a certain Max Whitlock, before his life headed in a different direction. In this conversation he talks to us about that transition to l…

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Frances Whitehead 42:48

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27th April 2021 is the centenary of Uncle John’s birth in central London, as well as being roughly 10 years since his death. As a special podcast treat, we have dug out an old conversation Mark Meynell had back in 2013 with the one person that John’s ministry could never have done without: Frances Whitehead. Having worked for the BBC next door to A…

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E107 - Life curveballs and navigating uncertainty. A conversation with Rich Christiansen 41:21

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Our latest guest is Rich Christiansen. He is a globally-recognized thought leader, educator, mentor, parallel entrepreneur, and humanitarian. He assists people in fearlessly facing their dragons, making peace with them, and navigating the intricate mazes of their lives. Rich’s story, both personally and professionally is incredible and there is so …

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2024: A Year in RPGs Ep. 77

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Join us in the Room of Role-Playing Rambling as we investigate the highs and lows of role-playing in 2024. Thanks for supporting us. Why not consider tipping a couple of coins in the beret over at Patreon. The post 2024: A Year in RPGs Ep. 77 first appeared on The GROGNARD Files.By Dirk

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Rico Tice 34:55

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Rico Tice is a passionate evangelist known on university campuses and in local churches all over, in particular through Christianity Explored (CE) Ministries. He was first ordained in the Church of England when he joined the staff team of All Souls Langham Place, in London, in the mid-90s. John Stott was still very involved in church life at that p…

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Rivers of London RPG (with Ben Aaronovitch) Ep76

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This GROGPOD features a special recording of an interview with writer Ben Aaronovitch, the creator of The Rivers of London series of books. An RPG has been developed by the team at Chaosium. Ben talks about the project, his formative years in gaming and gives insight into his creative process. The interview was recorded live as part of GROGMEETish …

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Chris Wright and Tayo Arikawe 54:55

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Chris Wright (PhD, Cambridge) is an Old Testament scholar and missiologist who is a prolific writer and sought-after teacher all over the world. After starting out in ministry in a Church of England church outside London, he spent several years teaching in India. He returned to the UK with his wife Liz and their children to work at All Nations Chri…

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After 35 years as the director of Youth for Christ (YfC) Sri Lanka, Ajith Fernando stepped back to become Teaching Director, giving him the space to write and teach that he’d struggled to find previously. Brought up in a Christian home which highly prized the exposition of the scriptures, it was unsurprising that he would find a model and mentor in…

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Dr Marcelo Vargas lives in La Paz, capital of his native Bolivia, where he is the director of the Centro de Capacitación Misionera, or the Mission Training Centre. He cofounded this with his wife Silvana, a psychologist who specialises in Family Therapy. He originally studied Electrical Engineering as an undergraduate in Brazil, where he expected t…

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Prof John Wyatt - Part 2 29:08

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John Wyatt is Professor of Ethics and Perinatology at University College London and also Emeritus Professor of Neonatal Paediatrics, Ethics & Perinatology at University College London. As a paediatrician, he specialised and led an intensive care unit for premature babies in London for 25 years. But alongside his medical practice, he has been a freq…

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John Wyatt is Professor of Ethics and Perinatology at University College London and also Emeritus Professor of Neonatal Paediatrics, Ethics & Perinatology at University College London. As a paediatrician, he specialised and led an intensive care unit for premature babies in London for 25 years. But alongside his medical practice, he has been a freq…

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Elaine Storkey is a philosopher and sociologist who has worked for many years at the interface of the Church and the Academy. Her postgraduate studies were on Wittgenstein after which she has taught in many universities and colleges around the world, particularly in the UK and North America (with various posts in Oxford and Cambridge). She has publ…

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156 - How Salmon Shape Ecosystems–Impacts from Forestry w/ Dr. Jonathan Moore and Christian Carson

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Welcome to the YourForest Podcast, where host Matthew Kristoff explores the vital connections between environmental science, sustainability, and the role of forests. In this episode, Matthew is joined by Dr. Jonathan Moore, head of the Salmon Watersheds Lab at Simon Fraser University, and his graduate student, Christian Carson, to discuss the intri…