Best John Stephenson Podcasts (2025)

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The Stress of Her Regard, by Tim Powers (with guest Ray Alston) 1:01:17

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It’s time for more Secret Histories with Tim Powers! This time it’s a World Fantasy Award and Locus Award nominee, and winner of the Mythopoeic Award, The Stress of Her Regard, which weaves a fantasy/horror story into the lives and deaths of the Romantic Poets. Don’t forget to reach out to me if you’ll be … Continue reading "The Stress of Her Regar…

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The Bible: a treasure for all 31:03

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In this Talk, we are reminded how indispensable the Bible is in our lives today. People like John Wycliffe and William Tyndale gave their lives to make it easily accessible and understandable for us in the 21st century. However, there are still large numbers of people around the world who do not have a Bible in a language that they understand. The …

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Gerrayl Bryson: From Military to Facilities Management 24:38

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In this episode of the Modern Facilities Management Podcast, Griffin Hamilton interviews Gerrayl Bryson, a Facilities Supervisor for the Nevada Department of Veterans Services. Gerrayl shares his journey from military service to civilian life, highlighting the skills and experiences that have shaped his career in facilities management. He discusses…

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The Banner is raised 30:37

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God is taking action around the world in 2025. His Kingdom of Light is extending and disturbing the status quo. As God raises His banner in Nuneaton and in your life, will you join in the mission that He is leading? Watch what God is doing. Perceive how He is doing something new in the lives of those around you. There are many opportunities to get …

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We're all part of the Family! 29:51

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We all have relationships with people because everyone interacts with others. Some relationships may be more formal like grandma and grandson etc. We didn't choose our family relationships. However, the Bible states in many places that God has chosen you as His son or daughter. Have you actually chosen Him as your Father or do you mess around with …

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Steven Atkins: Healthcare Facilities Management 27:07

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In this episode, Griffin Hamilton speaks with Steven Atkins, the Director of Facilities Management at Methodist University Hospital. They discuss Steven's journey into healthcare facilities management, the unique challenges faced in this sector, and the importance of compliance and paperwork. Steven shares insights on documenting tribal knowledge, …

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Happy Birthday: more is coming! 30:44

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Just as our King has a personal birthday and an official one, so do we as followers of Jesus. Pentecost is the official birthday of the Church. In this Talk we briefly think about the significance of Pentecost and how remembering and celebrating what happened at that first Pentecost in about 33AD are important, but we also need to expect and receiv…

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Zoomed Out: Kurt Vonnegut, with guest Nic Pietersma 51:37

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It’s another Zoomed Out, Author Deep Dive episode, this time on Kurt Vonnegut, with guest Nic Pietersma. Ways to support the podcast: Buy Me a Book/Coffee!: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sethheasled Support Me on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/hugospodcast Pick a Book off the Mondo List and contact me: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1s6Jb…

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Power in Prayer 32:42

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As we have dialogues with our friends, so let us be expectant that when we spend time sitting with God, that He will speak back to us in creative ways. In this Talk we consider the ways that Hannah, Elijah and Jairus prayed to God. Let's pour out our hearts to God as they did. Let us also rebuild the altars, doing the things that we can do and lett…

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Yesterday was Yesterday: Tychicus: serving other is... 31:51

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In this last Talk of this Series we consider what for many of us is an unknown man in 2025. Tychicus was a great friend and supporter of Paul both on his journeys around parts of Europe and whilst he was in prison. Being a servant isn't attractive to many, but it is beautiful to God. Jesus is the greatest servant of all. Let's intentionally serve o…

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Yesterday was Yesterday: Aaron (fact or lie?) 33:33

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Aaron, the older brother of Moses, was generally a good man who wanted to follow God, as well as supporting others in their walk with God. In Exodus 32 we read of a bad incident that involved an idol of a calf. Aaron and the Israelites believed a lie instead of submitting to and following God. In this Talk we consider four lies that might make us l…

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Yesterday was Yesterday: Ruth (being trapped) 32:21

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We listen to three stories involving two main people (Paul and Ruth). They were both trapped by circumstances. God sorted out their difficulties and changed their lives. These weren't easy times for the people concerned and for those that loved them. However, God had a plan for them and they were able to look to Him for help and tenacity. We can do…

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Michel Theriault: Advocating for FM 28:38

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Summary In this episode, Griffin Hamilton is joined by industry veteran Michel Theriault to unpack a recurring pain point in facilities management: the lack of fit-for-purpose tools and the undervaluation of FM’s strategic role. With decades of experience in in-house, outsourced, and consulting environments, Michel shares compelling insights on: Wh…

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Yesterday was Yesterday: David (knew he was known and loved by God) 30:20

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The Bible tells us that David was a man after God's own heart. He made some big mistakes, as well as doing good things. He knew that he was known and loved by God though. This overshadowing and protection meant a great deal to David. He certainly had to make amends and ask for forgiveness when he sinned, but these serious incidents didn't need to h…

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Snow Crash, by Neal Stephenson, with guest Leah Borden 38:10

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This is a Seth’s Picks episode, the very highly regarded, though not much honored at the time Snow Crash, by Neal Stephenson. It’s like Ready Player One, but without all the references or terrible writing. (It’s not really like RPO at all, and that’s a very good thing.) This is one of my shorter episodes, … Continue reading "Snow Crash, by Neal Ste…

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Yesterday was Yesterday: Abraham (prepared to trust God) 22:07

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Abraham (Abram) had to make many choices as to whether to follow God or just have idols in his life. Being obedient to God wasn't always easy, but Abraham tried to be faithful and obedient to what God was telling him to do. God is calling us to trust Him too. We need to let go of things like pride, disobedience, disbelief and sin. What is the condi…

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#135 David Stephenson: Smart Building Technology 24:22

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This weeks guest is David Stephenson, Studio Principal (Smart Building Studio) at Little Diversified Architectural Consulting In this episode, Griffin and David talk about the evolution of smart building technology and its implementation in facilities management. David shares his extensive experience in the industry, discussing the challenges faced…

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Yesterday was Yesterday: Nicodemus (God is at work!) 33:46

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God is at work. He was at work with Nicodemus, a pharisee, when He went to speak privately to Jesus. Less than three years later Nicodemus would provide the equivalent in weight of spices of over thirty bags of sugar, as he and Joseph of Arimathea annointed Jesus' dead body before putting it in the tomb. God is also at work in you and those around …

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#134 John Kunzier: Proof of Presence 30:11

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In this episode of the Modern Facilities Management Podcast, Griffin Hamilton interviews John Kunzier, president of Invisible Sun Technology. They discuss the importance of technology in facilities management, particularly IoT solutions that enhance efficiency and productivity. John shares insights on the challenges of tight margins in the industry…

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Yesterday was Yesterday: Peter (Sink or Swim?!) 31:24

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Peter, that well-known fisherman and disciple of Jesus, like us had many decisions to make about whether he would intentionally follow Jesus or not. In this Talk we briefly look at seven incidents in his life and are encouraged to fully give ourselves to God. Society tells us that in any instance in our life we need to be independent and give lots …

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3x Hugo Finalist! 1:09

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While I was recording with my TMTYR co-hosts, I realized I never recorded a reaction to my 2025 Hugo nomination, so I just sprang it on them (they were already in the know about the nomination because I can’t keep a secret from them). Thanks so much to everyone who nominated this podcast!By Hugos There Podcast

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Yesterday was Yesterday: More than a touch 31:21

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At the beginning of this Series of Talks, we remind ourselves that whilst we do need special touches from God, we also need to be indwelt with the Holy Spirit and that we need to be intentional with God in the way that we live our lives. Let's become very familiar with God so that we recognise when God speaks and then take definite action. Over the…

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#133 Dr. Tim Unruh: Creating Cost-Effective, Resilient Facilities 26:33

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In this episode of The Modern Facilities Management Podcast, Griffin sits down with Dr. Tim Unruh, Executive Director of the National Association of Energy Service Companies (NAESCO) and former Deputy Assistant Secretary for Renewable Power at the U.S. Department of Energy. Dr. Unruh breaks down how Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) are helping publ…

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Zoomed Out: Sports SFF, with Chris Garcia 1:12:04

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Ways to support the podcast: Buy Me a Book/Coffee!: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sethheasled Support Me on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/hugospodcast Pick a Book off the Mondo List and contact me: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1s6JbgvwCB3ptr2cDZWWaEHvbc-BEmC5Y5avdf2kaLqQ/edit?usp=sharing This time it’s another Zoomed Out, Subgenre Spot…

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Be Prepared 29:37

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Lent is a wonderful time of preparation for accepting Jesus - His commands and His desires. In life we might be prepared for big events, but are we always prepared for small or unwelcome things? In this Talk we are reminded that we should live in humility, casting all our problems and anxieties (of whatever size) to God. Sometimes this might involv…

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Our Personal Devotions 32:38

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God plainly says to us all, "Come to Me and learn from Me." As full-time followers of God we endeavour to meet with Him each day - simply to be with Him. Through the years we have all created routines for our Quiet Times with God that seem to work for us. In February 2025 many people in NCF's congregation filled in questionnaires as to what they ac…

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#132 Scott Christopher: Managing the Historic Fox Theatre 31:06

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In this episode of the Modern Facilities Management Podcast, ⁠Griffin Hamilton⁠ interviews ⁠Scott Christopher⁠, Senior Director of Facility Operations at the historic ⁠Fox Theatre⁠ in Atlanta, GA. Scott shares insights into his extensive career in facilities management, the unique challenges of maintaining a 95-year-old venue, and the importance of…

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Relying on the Holy Spirit 20:25

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Do we come to Jesus openly or do we count on Him where other peoiple don't realise? There is no need to hide that we need God in our lives. Let's rely openly on God and enter into new life through Him. You can read the script for the whole Service here.By Jonathan van der Toorn

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#131 Brandon Gorman: Tech Implementation Best Practices 28:48

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In this episode of the Modern Facilities Management Podcast, Griffin Hamilton interviews Brandon Gorman, a facilities manager at Omnicell. They discuss Brandon's journey into facilities management, the importance of technology in the industry, and the challenges of implementing new software solutions. Brandon shares his experiences in overcoming re…

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Reconciliation through Jesus 26:37

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Jesus came to bring reconciliation to our Heavenly Father. He paid a very real penalty to enable this to happen. We too are called to be ambassadors of reconciliation. Matt shares a little of what he and his family will soon be doing, but challenges us to bring reconcilation to the situations around us that need that. We are all meant to bring that…

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The least of these 31:09

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In this Talk we are informed about the work of Mercy Ships around the world. They currently have two ships and there are many ways that we can get involved. The speaker refers to an excellent video that gives more information. You can watch it here. The script for the whole Service can be read here.By John Elton

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Old Man’s War, by John Scalzi (with guest Tony [redacted]) 50:04

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My guest and I discuss a Hugo-nominee, Old Man’s War, by John Scalzi. I haven’t been loving Scalzi’s recent books, but I loved this one. This episode includes an unedited transcript that will be updated at a later time. Spoiler talk starts at 15:24 Ways to support the podcast: Buy Me a Book/Coffee!: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sethheasled Support …

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#130 Chuck Ridgeway: Automation in Facilities Management 19:45

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In this episode of the Modern Facilities Management Podcast, Griffin Hamilton interviews Chuck Ridgeway, Automation Technology Manager at Horner Automation They discuss the importance of automation in facilities management, the hesitations surrounding its adoption, and the critical role of data in driving efficiency and sustainability. Chuck shares…

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Set apart for...: Keep looking 32:37

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God calls us to be holy. We should dedicate our lives to serve Him. We hear Exodus 3:1-14 read and remember that on a mundane and ordinary day for Moses, God arrived and made it a pivotal day for him. God could use Moses because he was generally humble, was curious and kept looking. May we too respond well as God calls us to work with Him. We ended…

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Set apart for...: Not this but that 30:32

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God calls us Saints - people set apart for a special purpose. A people living exclusively for God. What an honour! As set apart people, we are called to look after our neighbour and to give of ourselves, even to strangers. Focusing on Jesus let's decide to let go of the burdens we shouldn't be carrying. God will help us as we decide to do this. He …

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#129 Rich Rodgers: Vendor Management & Facility Leadership 26:10

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In this episode of the Modern Facilities Management Podcast, host Griffin Hamilton sits down with Rich Rodgers, Director of Facilities at Ballpark Village in St. Louis, to discuss best practices in vendor relationships and the importance of effective facility leadership. Rich shares his unique career journey—starting as a police officer before tran…

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Set apart for...: In but not of 28:38

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As full-time followers of Jesus we are part of easily the largest army in the world, with God as our commander. Just as normal soldiers work and serve under the authority of higher ranked officers, so we need to do the same. We need to live under God's authority, following and obeying His plans and instructions. How often do we live under our own a…

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#128 Chris Gist: HVAC Technology & AI 24:56

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In this episode of the Modern Facilities Management Podcast, host Griffin Hamilton welcomes Chris Gist, a portfolio leader at Trane with over 22 years of experience in HVAC and building controls. Chris shares his wealth of knowledge on the rapid advancements in HVAC technology and how they are shaping the future of facilities management. Key takeaw…

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Set apart for...: Wisdom starts here 29:19

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We are called to be set apart for God. As we increasingly fear God in a positive and healthy way, so we are more able to live for God and serve Him with an abandoned devotion. The script for the whole Service can be read here.By Annie George

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Zoomed Out: Lloyd Alexander, with Jared Crossley 56:49

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This time it’s another Zoomed Out, Author Deep Dive episode on Lloyd Alexander. Joining me for this discussion is Jared Crossley, creator of the Lloyd Alexander documentary on YouTube. This episode includes an unedited transcript which will be updated at a later time. Segments and time codes: (03:00) – Intro to Lloyd Alexander (08:00) – … Continue …

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Set apart for...: Totally Devoted 31:18

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Trust! Remember! Listen! Recognise! Run to! Proverbs 3:1-12 has several imperative verbs for us to obey. At the heart of Christianity is a relationship with God. We shouldn't try to cheapen our devotion to God by turning what we do with and for God as simply a series of tasks to tick off each day. Let's press in to God and actively call to mind who…

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#127 Dave Tibbetts: SIF Exposure 28:37

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On this episode of the Modern Facilities Management Podcast, Griffin Hamilton interviews Dave Tibbetts, the Chief Safety Officer at Highwire. They discuss the evolving landscape of safety management, particularly in relation to contractor relationships and risk mitigation. Dave shares insights from his career journey, the importance of understandin…

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Set apart for...: Practicalities 33:48

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As full-time followers of Jesus, we are on a pilgrimage. We need correct attitudes and excellent resources to help us stay close to our holy God. Clean hands and a pure heart are the fundamentals. Psalm 139:23,24 is a wonderful prayer to regularly pray to God, as we ask for His help on this adventure. Let's actively befriend holiness and be set apa…