Best Craig Barton Podcasts (2025)

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#820: Elizabeth Gilbert — How to Find Your Inner Voice, Set Strong Boundaries, and Live a Life of Radical Ease (Repost) 1:56:02

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Elizabeth Gilbert is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Big Magic and Eat, Pray, Love as well as several other international bestsellers. Her latest novel, City of Girls, was named an instant New York Times bestseller. Go to ElizabethGilbert.Substack.com to subscribe to “Letters From Love with Elizabeth Gilbert,” her newsletter, which has …

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#206 Mastering classroom management with Ollie Lovell and Mark Dowley 1:51:38

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Ollie Lovell and Mark Dowley have written a fantastic book - The Classroom Management Handbook. In this conversation, we dive into three of Ollie and Mark’s 10 behaviour principles: Master your own behaviour to influence others, Treat behaviour as a curriculum, and Success is the greatest motivator. We then discuss my favourite part of the book - t…

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The Lion Is Roaring: Jaco Booyens’ Charge to the Church 39:32

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In this episode of Conversations with Christians Engaged, we feature powerful remarks from Jaco Booyens—founder of Jaco Booyens Ministries and a leading voice in the fight against sex trafficking. Speaking at the 2024 Christians Engaged Conference, Jaco delivers a prophetic and uncompromising call to the Church: it’s time to stop playing games and …

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#819: Rhonda Patrick, Ph.D. — Protocols for Fasting, Lowering Dementia Risk, Reversing Heart Aging, Using Sauna for Longevity (Hotter is Not Better), and a Few Supplements That Might Actually Matter 2:31:28

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Rhonda Patrick, Ph.D. (@foundmyfitness) is a biomedical scientist and the founder of FoundMyFitness, a platform dedicated to delivering rigorous, evidence-based insights on improving healthspan and mitigating age-related diseases. Sponsors: Helix Sleep premium mattresses: https://HelixSleep.com/Tim (27% off all mattress orders) Momentous high-quali…

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Kyle Lance Martin: At the Crossroads — Repentance, Revival & Returning to God 58:43

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This week on Conversations with Christians Engaged, we’re featuring a powerful message from Kyle Lance Martin, founder of Time to Revive and longtime friend of Christians Engaged. In this special episode, Kyle shares highlights from his stirring message at the 2024 Christians Engaged Conference—a heartfelt call for believers to return to the ancien…

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#205 Why CPD is broken and how to fix it with Adam Boxer 2:45:39

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Science teacher and educational guru Adam Boxer joins me to discuss why he thinks the way CPD is traditionally delivered in schools is broken, and how we can fix it. We discuss three common models of CPD - the one-off inset, the yearly whole-school focus, and instructional coaching - and Adam outlines just how difficult it is to make them effective…

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Faith, Family, and Public Service: The Call of Congressman Nathaniel Moran 33:59

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What does it mean to live worthy of the calling you’ve received? In this week’s episode of Conversations with Christians Engaged, we’re featuring a stirring message from Congressman Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) at the 2024 Christians Engaged Conference. From humble beginnings in East Texas to the halls of Congress, Rep. Moran shares his personal testimo…

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S03E12 - Daniel Ansari on Number Sense, Fluency and Understanding Math Difficulties 1:21:42

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What do young children really need to understand about numbers? And why do some students struggle so much with maths—even from the very beginning? In this insightful episode, I’m joined by Professor Daniel Ansari, a leading cognitive neuroscientist whose work has shaped how we understand early mathematical development. We explore what number sense …

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The Christian Roots of America's Founding with Tim Barton 37:10

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What did the Founding Fathers really believe about God, the Bible, and the future of America? In this special episode of Conversations with Christians Engaged, we're joined by Tim Barton of WallBuilders as he delivers a captivating and eye-opening talk from the 2024 Christians Engaged Conference. Tim walks through powerful stories from American his…

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#818: John Arnold with Dr. Peter Attia — The Greatest Energy Trader of All Time on Lessons Learned, Walking Away from Wall Street, and Reinventing Philanthropy 2:36:09

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In this special episode, my friend—and fan-favorite guest—Dr. Peter Attia takes the mic as guest host. Peter sits down with legendary trader John Arnold, widely considered the greatest energy trader of all time. Today, through his foundation Arnold Ventures, John applies the same rigorous thinking to some of America’s toughest social challenges—cri…

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From the Church Pew to Public Life: How God Calls Us to More 24:34

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How does God turn worship leaders, teachers, and everyday believers into bold voices for truth in our culture? In this episode of our summer series recapping the 2024 Christians Engaged Conference, hear powerful testimonies from Anika Reeves, Jonathan Reeves, Anita Scott, Justin Bezner, and Susan Cordre—ordinary Christians who said “yes” to God’s c…

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#817: 4-Hour Workweek Success Stories — Charlie Houpert on Building “Charisma on Command” to 10M+ Subscribers, From Charging $10 for Seminars to Making Millions, Living in Brazil, Critical Early Decisions ... 2:14:36

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Charlie Houpert is the co-founder of Charisma on Command, a company that helps people develop confidence, charisma, and strong social skills. Originally launched as a 4-Hour Workweek-inspired “muse,” it has since grown into one of the largest platforms for social skills and confidence training, with more than 10 million YouTube subscribers worldwid…

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How Christians Can Protect the Next Generation: Vicky Hartzler at the Christians Engaged Conference 34:07

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In this episode of our summer series recapping the 2024 Christians Engaged Conference, former U.S. Congresswoman and national advisory board member Vicky Hartzler challenges the Church to take up the mantle as generation keepers. Drawing from her journey as a teacher, state legislator, and member of Congress, Vicky unpacks the cultural battle for o…

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S03E11 - Know Thy Purpose: Jocelyn Seamer on Transforming 3–6 Literacy 1:21:18

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In this episode, I’m joined by Jocelyn Seamer—educational consultant, author, and leading voice in structured literacy—to unpack what effective literacy instruction really looks like in the upper primary years. We dive into how to move beyond levelled texts and strategy-heavy comprehension lessons, and instead build a literacy block grounded in ric…

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#816: Nsima Inyang, Mutant and Movement Coach — True Athleticism at Any Age, Microdosing Movement, “Rope Flow” as a Key Unlock, Why Sleds and Sandbags Matter, and Much More 3:18:31

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Nsima Inyang (@nsimainyang) is a strength athlete, movement coach, and co-host of Mark Bell’s Power Project, one of the top fitness podcasts in the world. He is also one of the most freakishly athletic humans I’ve ever met. He’s a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, a professional natural bodybuilder (placed top five in the world), and an elite-leve…

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The Church’s Role in America’s Future: Craig DeRoche & Jonathan Saenz Share Powerful Messages 42:14

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In this episode of our summer series recapping the 2024 Christians Engaged Conference, we’re excited to share two powerful messages from two inspiring leaders—Craig DeRoche, President of Family Policy Alliance, and Jonathan Saenz, President of Texas Values—as they share urgent and encouraging messages for our nation.Craig DeRoche emphasizes the vit…

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#204 Developing a lesson structure – episode 5 (with Ollie Lovell) 54:36

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Regular listeners will know that each month, I get together with my good friend and podcasting arch-enemy Ollie Lovell. This is the fifth in our series of conversations where we seek to agree upon a maths lesson structure. This time around, we continue our discussion of the Do Now, this time focusing on how to respond to the checks for understandin…

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#815: Chris Hutchins, Deal Master — Helping Tim Burn 15M+ Miles and Points, Flipping Costco Gold Into Five-Star Trips, Flying to Japan for $222, Tech Tools and Tricks, and Avoiding The Optimizer’s Curse ... 2:39:25

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Chris Hutchins is the creator and host of All the Hacks, a podcast that helps people upgrade their life, money, and travel. He previously founded Grove (acquired by Wealthfront) and Milk (acquired by Google), led New Product Strategy at Wealthfront, and was a Partner at Google Ventures. Most importantly, he is the person Kevin Rose and I call if we…

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Standing Bold: Faith and Courage with Rev. Rafael Cruz & Ben Quine 45:03

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In this episode of our summer series recapping the 2024 Christians Engaged Conference, we’re excited to share two powerful messages. First, Rev. Rafael Cruz — father of Senator Ted Cruz and a political refugee from communist Cuba — challenges the Church on leadership, responsibility, and the urgent need to elect righteous leaders grounded in God’s …

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S03E10 - Grattan Institute’s Maths Guarantee Report with Amy Haywood & Nick Parkinson 1:38:02

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In this episode of the Knowledge for Teachers podcast, I speak with Amy Haywood and Nick Parkinson, co-authors of the Grattan Institute’s Maths Guarantee report. We unpack what they describe as Australia’s “national problem” with maths underperformance — from the equity gaps to the urgent need for high-quality curriculum materials and teacher suppo…

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#203 Atomisation in Action – episode 2 (with Kris Boulton and Lee Wheeler) 1:53:27

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Kris Boulton and maths teacher Lee Wheeler join me for the second of our series of Atomisation in Action episodes, where we discuss the benefits and challenges of applying the principles of Atomisation in the classroom. This time, we discuss how Atomisaiton can go wrong, and how it works with sets and mixed-attainment classes. You can access the sh…

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#814: Chatri Sityodtong, CEO of ONE Championship — From Dirt Poor to Top-10 Sports-Media Franchise, The $100M Breakfast, Dominating Social Media (30B+ Views/Year), Key Strategic Decisions, and The Moneyball ... 2:38:37

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Chatri Sityodtong (@yodchatri) is the founder and CEO of ONE Championship, one of the top-10 biggest sports-media properties in the world in terms of viewership and engagement (alongside the NBA, Formula One, Champions League, and Premier League), with a global broadcast reach to 195 countries. Sponsors: AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement: Drink…

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From Prayer Closet to State Capitol: Alyssa Brown’s Journey 41:43

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In the first episode of our summer series recapping the 2024 Christians Engaged Conference, we kick things off with a moving message from Arkansas State Representative Alyssa Brown—the youngest person ever elected to the Arkansas Legislature. Just two years ago, she joined our Young Adult 1630 Initiative and took a life-changing trip to Washington,…

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#813: Q&A with Tim — Three Life Commandments, 4-Hour Workweek Exercises I Still Use, The Art and Joy of Inefficiency, Stoicism Revisited, and Much More 1:19:14

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Welcome back to another in-between-isode, with one of my favorite formats: the good old-fashioned Q&A. Sponsors: Monarch Money track, budget, plan, and do more with your money: MonarchMoney.com/Tim (50% off your first year at monarchmoney.com with code TIM) Eight Sleep Pod Cover 5 sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating: EightSleep.com/Ti…

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#202 AI and Education – episode 3 (with Neil Almond) 1:39:37

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This episode, Neil Almond, creator of the amazing Teacher Prompts newsletter, returns to the show. We begin by reflecting on some recent developments in the world of AI and then turn our attention to Neil’s AI spin on Neil Postman's Technology Principles, where Neil expresses caution about the impact AI could have on our students' education and the…

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Is the Church Being Hijacked? Pastor Lucas Miles on Wokeism & the True Jesus 22:48

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This episode is part of our Conversations series, Messengers: Live from the NRB Conference, which features insightful interviews with influential Christian leaders who inspire biblical action across generations. In this episode of Conversations with Christians Engaged, Ben Quine sits down with Pastor Lucas Miles—Senior Director of TPUSA Faith and a…

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S03E9 - Making sense of the science of reading with Mandy Nayton 1:23:16

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In this episode of Knowledge for Teachers, Brendan Lee sits down with Mandy Nayton — CEO of the Dyslexia-SPELD Foundation and president of AUSPELD — for a deep and timely conversation about how students really learn to read. Mandy draws on decades of experience to unpack what the science of reading actually is (and what it isn’t), why explicit inst…

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#812: The Random Show — New Health Gadgets, Tim’s Latest Adventures, How to Drink Less, Zen Retreats, AI + Your Genome, and Colonoscopy Confessions 2:08:38

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Welcome to another wide-ranging "Random Show" episode I recorded with my close friend Kevin Rose (digg.com)! We cover dozens of topics: from the cutting edge of health tech to pro-tips for colonoscopies; AI; adventures in Japan and Taiwan seeking out perfect coffee and tea; tips for drinking less alcohol; powerful documentaries like 32 Sounds and b…

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From the Courtroom to the Classroom: Dr. Michael Farris on Defending Freedom 32:09

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This episode is part of our Conversations series, Messengers: Live from the NRB Conference, which features insightful interviews with influential Christian leaders who inspire biblical action across generations. In this episode, Ben Quine sits down with Dr. Michael Farris—founding president of the Home School Legal Defense Association and Patrick H…

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#811: 2x Olympic Archery Medalist Jake Kaminski — Lessons Learned and Mantras Used After 1,000,000 Arrows 2:50:06

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Jake Kaminski is a two-time Olympic silver medalist in archery and a longtime member of the US Archery Team. He runs a successful YouTube channel, writes training guides, and develops high-performance gear under the Kaminski Archery brand. Sign up for the Kaminski Archery Backyard Championship here. Sponsors: Helix Sleep premium mattresses: https:/…

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Loving Like Jesus in Times of Crisis: Doug Stringer on Crisis Relief and Compassion 33:29

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This episode is part of our Conversations series, Messengers: Live from the NRB Conference, which features insightful interviews with influential Christian leaders who inspire biblical action across generations. In this episode, Ben Quine welcomes Doug Stringer—founder of Somebody Cares America / Somebody Cares International—to explore what it trul…

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S03E08 - Craig Barton on Becoming a Better Maths Teacher 1:48:02

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In this episode of Knowledge for Teachers podcast, Brendan Lee is joined by the legendary Craig Barton—maths educator, best-selling author of How I Wish I Taught Maths and Reflect, Expect, Check, Explain, creator of variationtheory.com and tipsforteachers.co.uk, and one of the original voices in education podcasting. In this conversation, Craig ope…

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#810: Terry Real — The Therapist Who Breaks All The Rules 1:55:08

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Terry Real is a nationally recognized family therapist, author, and teacher. His book I Don't Want To Talk About It: Overcoming the Secret Legacy of Male Depression, the first book ever written on the topic of male depression, is a national bestseller. His new book, Us: Getting Past You & Me to Build a More Loving Relationship is a New York Times b…

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Faith in the Halls of Power: Kimberly Genau’s Capitol Hill Mission 26:01

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This episode is part of our Conversations series, Messengers: Live from the NRB Conference, which features insightful interviews with influential Christian leaders who inspire biblical action across generations. In this episode, Bunni Pounds sits down with Kimberly Genau, the co-founder of Alabaster House—a ministry providing prayer, care, and spir…

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United in Prayer: Honoring God and Country on the National Day of Prayer 22:53

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Our teams at Christians Engaged and Family Policy Alliance Foundation invite you to join us in celebrating the National Day of Prayer! The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people to pray for the nation. It was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of Congress and signed into law by President…

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#809: The 4-Hour Workweek Tools That Still Work — The Art of Refusal and The Low-Information Diet 1:20:31

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This time around, we have a bit of a different format, featuring the book that started it all for me, The 4-Hour Workweek. Readers and listeners often ask me what I would change or update, but an equally interesting question is: what wouldn’t I change? What stands the test of time and hasn’t lost any potency? This episode features two of the most i…

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#201 Atomisation in Action – episode 1 (with Kris Boulton and Lee Wheeler) 1:44:52

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This is the first in what I hope will be a new series of episodes focusing on Atomisation and its potential impact on student learning. Access the show notes here: mrbartonmaths.com/blog/atomisation-in-action-1

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June Hunt on Turning Trauma Into Triumph with God's Word 33:20

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This episode is part of our Conversations series, Messengers: Live from the NRB Conference, which features insightful interviews with influential Christian leaders who inspire biblical action across generations. In this episode, Bunni Pounds sits down with biblical counselor, author, and founder of Hope for the Heart, June Hunt. Together, they dive…

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S03E07 - Jeanette Breen on lessons learnt from high-performing schools 1:46:26

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In this episode, I’m joined by Jeanette Breen — Learning Specialist at Templestowe Heights Primary School and Head of Global Partnerships at No More Marking — to unpack insights from her recent tour of some of the highest-performing schools across the UK. From standalone primaries to schools within trusts like Ark Academy, and even the renowned Mic…

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#808: Stephen West — From High School Dropout to Hit Podcast, and from Stocking Groceries to Reading Philosophy for a Living 1:44:59

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Stephen West is a father, husband, and host of the Philosophize This! podcast. Sponsors: Gusto simple and easy payroll, HR, and benefits platform used by 400,000+ businesses: https://gusto.com/tim (three months free) Momentous high-quality supplements: https://livemomentous.com/tim (code TIM for up to 35% off) Eight Sleep’s Pod 4 Ultra sleeping sol…

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#200 AI and Education – episode 2 (with James Radburn) 1:56:18

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This is the second instalment in a series of episodes examining the role of AI in education. On this episode, I am joined by James Radburn. As you will hear, James has devoted considerable time to considering the positive benefits and pitfalls of AI in education. Today, after James shares three practical use cases of AI that all listeners can use, …

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#807: In Case You Missed It: March 2025 Recap of "The Tim Ferriss Show" 45:53

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This is a special inbetweenisode, which serves as a recap of the episodes from last month. It features a short clip from each conversation in one place so you can easily jump around to get a feel for the episode and guest. Based on your feedback, this format has been tweaked and improved since the first recap episode. For instance, listeners sugges…

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Deliver Us from Evil: Kris Vallotton on Overcoming Fear and Anxiety 30:45

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This episode is part of our Conversations series, Messengers: Live from the NRB Conference, which features insightful interviews with influential Christian leaders who inspire biblical action across generations. In this episode, Kris Vallotton of Bethel Church opens up about his deeply personal battle with mental illness—including two nervous break…