Best Jacob Quinn Podcasts (2025)

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He Was Love: The Murder of Armani Dante Morgan 32:44

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We continue our coverage of the unsolved homicide of Armani Dante Morgan, who, in May of 2017, was systemically stalked and repeatedly assaulted--not by strangers, but by people he knew well. After three attacks, he disappeared—and his family began a desperate search. When Armani’s remains were discovered, weeks later, not far from his home, they h…

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How to Move From Victimhood to Agency in Leadership and Life with Shawn Quinn 55:35

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Leaders often assume transformation comes from learning new skills or following the latest management trend. But real change begins when we confront our own beliefs, reflect deeply, and choose to step out of victimhood into agency. That inner work is what lays the foundation for lasting growth in how we lead and live. Only then can leaders create c…

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Work and the Way of Christ - Framework (with Tom Nelson) - EP 217 46:59

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How do you connect worship on Sunday to work on Monday?This episode examines the integration of faith and work, highlighting how one's Christian beliefs can impact one's professional life. Tom Nelson and guests share personal journeys, discuss the importance of viewing work through a biblical lens, and provide practical applications for living out …

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Special Edition Headlines: Charlie Kirk Assassination - EP 216 16:53

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How should ministry leaders respond and serve people in the midst of Charlie Kirk's assassination? In this special edition of the Christ in Culture podcast, hosts Benjamin Quinn, Dr. Nathan Finn, and Dan Darling discuss the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative leader. They explore Kirk's legacy, his influence on younger ge…

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People He Knew: The Murder of Armani Dante Morgan 33:42

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In May of 2017, Armani Dante Morgan, a Dallas native living in the Oak Cliff area of the city, was systemically stalked and repeatedly assaulted--not by strangers, but by people he knew well. After three attacks, he disappeared—and his family began a desperate search. When Armani’s remains were discovered weeks later, not far from his home, they ho…

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Unlocking Human Potential By Rethinking Talent Development for a Flourishing Future of Work with Stacey Dietsch 51:30

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For years, companies have relied on credentials and rigid job structures that filter out talent instead of developing it. But in a world where roles are shifting fast, especially with AI, those old models are holding organizations back and leaving employees frustrated. It’s time for organizations to unlock human potential by rethinking talent devel…

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Episode 685: Chelsea Quinn Yarbro and the Anthropic AI case 32:40

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In a rare shorter episode, we chat about the late and much missed Chelsea Quinn Yarbro, with whom Jonathan and Gary had strangely similar encounters some years ago, and her early career as an SF writer before her decades-long success with her Saint-Germain series of vampire novels. That leads, briefly, to considering midlist vs. niche authors, befo…

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How does the Way of Christ in Education Affect Work? - EP 215 37:26

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When you go to school, you expect it to prepare you for work. However, the cultural challenges ahead in education also extend to the workplace. In this episode, we explore the relationship between the challenges and opportunities in education today and connect it to faith and work.Dr. Bryce Hantla joins the show for an update on school vouchers. An…

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Namesake: The Murder of Catherine “Catrina” Mowrey 37:38

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We continue our coverage of the unsolved 1985 death of Catherine “Catrina” Mowrey, a 24-year-old Kansas native who’d moved to Dallas, Texas at age 18; days after she was supposed to arrive home in Kansas for a visit, her body was found miles from her apartment, wrapped in sheet, in the trunk of car. Her case classification, her cause of death, poss…

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How to Make Workplace Wellbeing a Business Strategy That Drives Real Results with Julie Rust-Bodenmann 54:50

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Most organizations aren't blind to the rising stress, burnout, and quiet quitting at work. They're just implementing workplace well-being programs that don't work. Leaders are left wondering why their people are disengaged despite offering meditation apps and mental health webinars. The real issue is that wellbeing isn't built into the business str…

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Great Opportunities for Education Ahead - EP 214 36:43

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Great opportunities lie ahead in the world of education. In the final episode of the series "The Way of Christ in Education," David Dockery, Nathan Finn, and Jeremy Tate join the show to discuss the future of education. This conversation explores the development and impact of the Classical Learning Test (CLT) as a response to the challenges in mode…

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Dallas, Texas: The Murder of Catherine “Catrina” Mowrey 30:47

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In the first series of our latest season, we cover the unsolved 1985 death of Catherine “Catrina” Mowrey, a 24-year-old Kansas native who’d moved to Dallas, Texas at age 18; days after she was supposed to arrive home in Kansas for a visit, her body was found miles from her apartment, wrapped in sheet, in the trunk of car. Her case classification, h…

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Headlines: Man-Keeping, James Dobson, and AI - EP 213 33:56

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Men exhaust women with emotional neediness, according to the New York Times. How should Christians understand the so-called "Man-Keeping" phenomenon?Summary- Website: cfc.sebts.eduIn this episode, Dan Darling, Kristen Kellen, and Benjamin Quinn discuss various topics including the recent Little League World Series, the marketing missteps of Cracker…

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Episode 684: On stories, awards, and reading 1:13:57

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With Gary recently returned from Worldcon in Seattle, we chat a bit about the Hugos (mostly avoiding second-guessing the results), which leads to some discussion of the differences between Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy Awards. Jonathan raises an intriguing question about the novella category, with its rather reductive word-length definition of th…

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Cultural Challenges in Education Today - EP 212 32:59

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Our rapidly changing society brings with it new challenges to education.In Part 2 of our series on the Way of Christ in Education, Benjamin Quinn, along with guests Dr. David Dockery and Sara Osborne, delve into the multifaceted challenges facing education today, particularly within the context of Christian education. They explore personal stories,…

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Ballcaps and Bagpipes Presents: British Summer Cup Preview 2025 51:54

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Ahead of The British Summer Cup, we caught up with Scottish Werewolves Manager Aven Fletcher about the teams hopes and ambitions this weekend and beyond. We also had the pleasure of welcoming Ryan 'Mookie' McFarlane back into the fold as he discusses the double A aspirations for The Saltire Sluggers. If you're interested in appearing on the podcast…

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The Way of Christ in Education - EP 211 33:03

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How should Christians think about education? Dr. David Dockery of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Dr. Nathan Finn contribute to the discussion of how Christians advance the way of Christ in education. This conversation explores the integration of faith and learning in education, focusing on the historical context of Christian educatio…

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Episode 683: China Mieville and 25 Years of Bas Lag 1:10:51

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Twenty five years ago China Mieville's second novel, Perdido Street Station, introduced the world to the fantastical city of Bas Lag. It went on to win the Arthur C Clarke and British Fantasy awards, and be nominated for the Hugo, Nebula, World Fantasy, Tiptree, and Locus awards among others. Perdido Street Station was followed by two further novel…

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How to Activate Boundless Leadership to Shift from Survival to Flourishing with Joseph Loizzo and Elazar Aslan 52:47

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We’ve got more tools, more tech, and more opportunities than any generation before us. On paper, we should be thriving. So why is it that, despite all this progress, work still feels exhausting? Why have our workplaces become places of stress and burnout even though we've never been more prosperous? In this episode of the Happiness Squad Podcast, J…

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Book Club: Against Worldview (with Simon Kennedy) - EP 210 34:33

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In this conversation, Benjamin Quinn and Simon Kennedy discuss Kennedy's book 'Against Worldview', which critiques traditional approaches to Christian education and proposes a shift towards understanding education as a process of growing in wisdom. They explore the historical and philosophical context of worldview, the importance of inductive learn…

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The Trust-First Approach to Leadership and Culture That Led to a Major Company Breakthrough with Michelle Poole 57:07

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On paper, everything looks right: your team is talented, your strategy is solid, and your goals are clear. So why does it still feel like progress is harder than it should be? Often, the real barrier isn’t a lack of strategy. It's because your people don't feel safe to bring their best selves to work. The issue is in your culture, which may have be…

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Engaging with Culture in Pastoral Ministry (with Landon Dowden and Scott Pace) - EP 209 43:48

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Check out the final episode in our series on culturally aware sermons. The guests discuss the importance of culturally aware preaching and teaching. They explore how pastors can engage with contemporary culture while remaining faithful to biblical texts.- Website: cfc.sebts.edu - Contact us: cfc.sebts.edu/about/contact-us/ - Support the work of the…

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The Murder of Larry “LJ” Sanders, Jr: A Long Memory, Down Here 45:09

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. Throughout July, we are re-sharing cases that still need attention and tips. This week, we are re-sharing an episode that first aired in 2022. On July 10th, 2010, Larry “LJ” Sanders, Jr., an Edgefield, SC-area father of two, was murdered during a home invasion; his mother, Carolyn Bates, wants to know why, and who, and when someone will be ready …

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Episode 682: Charlie Jane Anders and Annalee Newitz 58:59

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In this week’s episode, we’re joined by two of our most exciting writers, each of whom has a new book out in August. Charlie Jane Anders’ Lessons in Magic and Disaster offers a wonderful combination of witchcraft, academia, and generational family tensions, while Annalee Newitz’s Automatic Noodle features a team of robots trying to establish a nood…

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Book Club: On Magic and Miracles (with Marian A. Jacobs) - EP 208 25:39

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Stop skipping over fiction books. God uses great stories to help us grow and learn. In this edition of the Christ and Culture Book Club, Marian A. Jacobs joins us to explore her new book, On Magic and Miracles. Jacobs explains how fantasy books function and provides a framework for discerning whether a particular fantasy book is wise to read.The bo…

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The Case for Flourishing: The Smartest $12 Trillion Business Move You’re Not Making with Ashish Kothari 42:44

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Organizations love to talk about well-being. But scratch beneath the surface, and it’s the same old perks: gym discounts, meditation apps, an extra day off. All while work itself remains exhausting. Leaders, you need to wake up! Only 20% of employees are thriving. More than 60% report daily stress. And the economic cost of poor workplace well-being…

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How Reading Shapes You - EP 207 26:13

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What and who we read shapes who we are. From C. S. Lewis and Augustine, Dr. Benjamin Quinn and Andy Shurson discuss books that have shaped them. Reading is a powerful tool; learn how to read and how to use what you read to grow more like Christ and to engage the people of God.- Website: cfc.sebts.edu - Contact us: cfc.sebts.edu/about/contact-us/ - …

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Twelve Years Cold: The Murders of Jacky Nguyen and Nhut Phan 33:15

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Throughout July, we are re-sharing cases that still need attention and tips. This week, we are re-sharing an episode that first aired in 2022. In part two of this two-part series, we cover the cold-case homicides of Birmingham, Alabama nail-salon owners Jacky Nguyen and Nhut Phan, who were killed in their store just after Christmas in 2010; their d…

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Why Happiness at Work Starts with the System, Not the Individual with Jennifer Moss 57:29

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If a factory machine breaks, leadership responds within hours. If a system glitch halts production, it’s triaged immediately. But when a team’s morale is tanking, the response takes 6–12 months—if it comes at all. How did we get to a point where our physical assets get more respect than our human ones? We've spent years treating burnout like a solo…

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Preaching to Confront Cultural Idols (with Andrew Arndt) - EP 206 36:05

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Cultural idols weave themselves into the lives of Christians and the church. Preaching confronts these idols by showing the bankruptcy of the promises of culture compared to the gospel.In this conversation, Benjamin Quinn and Andrew Arndt explore the intersection of faith, culture, and ministry. They discuss Andrew's journey to faith and his role i…

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Top Perfect Nails: The Murders of Jacky Nguyen and Nhut Phan 35:16

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Throughout July, we are re-sharing cases that still need attention and tips. This week, we are re-sharing an episode that first aired in 2022. In part one of this two-part series, we cover the cold-case homicides of Birmingham, Alabama nail-salon owners Jacky Nguyen and Nhut Phan, who were killed in their store just after Christmas in 2010; though …

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How to Flourish and Be More Productive By Leading From a Place of Wholeness with Mieke Jacobs 1:01:06

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When an organization is trapped in survival mode, it doesn’t just face external pressure. It suffers an internal collapse of energy, creativity, and coherence. Chronic stress becomes the culture, innovation dries up, and people burn out trying to keep the lights on. But just as individuals can heal from trauma, so can organizations, if leaders are …

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Alistair Begg: Culturally Aware Sermons - EP 205 30:35

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Sometimes it feels like a preacher lives in his own cultural bubble. Alistair Begg joins the show to discuss how to engage culture while remaining faithful to the Bible. Dr. Begg shares insights on preaching with cultural awareness, reflecting on his journey into pastoral ministry, the importance of understanding the culture while remaining faithfu…

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The Disappearance of Bula Mae Robertson: October 1993 35:43

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Throughout July, we are re-sharing cases that still need attention and tips. This week, we are re-sharing an episode that first aired in 2022. Warner Robins, Georgia is a military town that is attractive to families seeking affordable housing and good schools--and few long-term missing-persons cases. The oldest case on record is the disappearance o…

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Making Happiness a Conscious Choice and Lifelong Practice with Karen Guggenheim 45:45

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The happiness we used to know was like a reward, something that shows up once life finally goes our way. But what if that moment never comes? What if life hands you unimaginable loss instead, and you're left trying to piece together who you are and what comes next? The truth is, happiness isn’t a finish line. It’s a conscious choice, and a lifelong…

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Episode 681: Silvia Moreno-Garcia and The Bewitching 55:43

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We're almost embarrassed to admit it, but it’s been ten years since we last chatted with Silvia Moreno-Garcia, shortly after her first novel Signal to Noise had been published. Now she’s back, talking about an excellent new novel The Bewitching. Along the way, we touch upon several of her other novels, including the bestselling Mexican Gothic, Silv…

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Cultural Shifts in Family and Gender Dynamics (with Nathan Finn) - EP 204 34:23

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The good, the bad, and the hopeful shifts in family and gender dynamics in this cultural moment. In this conversation, Benjamin Quinn and Dr. Nathan Finn explore significant cultural trends related to family, marriage, and gender identity. They discuss the increasing delay in marriage and declining birth rates, emphasizing the need for young people…

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Money as Energy: The Mindset Shift That Turns Financial Planning Into a Flourishing Practice with Tom Shepard 49:26

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We often treat money as the finish line. We chase it, measure ourselves by it, and let it shape our choices. But in doing so, we lose sight of the real question: What are we trading our money for—and is it making us truly flourish? As we live in a world that often celebrates achievement, it's easy to build wealth while unintentionally bankrupting o…

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Bombs and War (with Mark Liederbach) - EP 203 19:11

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How should Christians think about bombing Iran? Using principles of Just War, Mark Liederbach breaks down the ethics behind the military actions.- Website: cfc.sebts.edu - Contact us: cfc.sebts.edu/about/contact-us/ - Support the work of the Center: cfc.sebts.edu/about/give/ All opinions and views expressed by guest speakers are solely their own. T…

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Business Is Human: The Leadership Model That Turns Care into Enterprise Value with Niren Chaudhary 55:41

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We often talk about strategy, technology, and profit as the engines of success. And in times of rapid change and uncertainty, it’s easy to double down on those levers. But what if we’re missing the most important one? In this episode of the Happiness Squad Podcast, Niren Chaudhary, former CEO of Panera Brands, joins Ashish Kothari to share a leader…

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The Family and Technology (with Andy and Amy Crouch) - EP 202 52:23

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Andy and Amy Crouch, father and daughter, join the show to discuss how families can live wisely with technology and promote a flourishing life.- Website: cfc.sebts.edu - Contact us: cfc.sebts.edu/about/contact-us/ - Support the work of the Center: cfc.sebts.edu/about/give/ All opinions and views expressed by guest speakers are solely their own. The…

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Deep Dive: Investigative Genetic Genealogy 55:53

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This episode, we discuss the past, present, and future of FIGG/IGG with regular guest and Accredited Investigative Genetic Genealogist (AIGG) Cairenn Binder. Cairenn is the assistant director at Ramapo College’s Investigative Genetic Genealogy Center and a founding partner with Coast to Coast Genetic Genealogy Services. We cover wrongful conviction…

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The Real Cost of Misinformation on Human Flourishing and Leadership Choices with Alex Edmans 57:44

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What if the success stories you believe, the leadership advice you follow, and the wellness rules you swear by are built on shaky evidence—or no evidence at all? Even well-meaning ideas like grit, purpose, and diversity can cause harm when taken at face value. So, we challenge you to think critically before embracing feel-good narratives. In today’…

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Episode 680: Talking science fiction 1:03:35

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Even though we know that some past episodes have probably spent too much time talking about awards, our latest chat begins with some thoughts on—well, awards. With Nebulas, Hugos, Shirley Jackson, Ignyte, World Fantasy, etc., there are just too many to ignore. We soon drift off into other topics. Gary is looking forward to hosting a panel discussio…