Best Peter Boland Podcasts (2025)

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Amy Frykholm on Journey to the Wild Heart 1:00:17

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“You can trust Amy Frykholm as a modern-day amma who knows the terrain of the soul. Reading Journey to the Wild Heart is like going out to the desert for a word. It helps us slow down, let go, unknow in Silence, and embody Love.― — Carmen Acevedo Butcher, author of Practice of the Presence Amy Frykholm is a writer and journalist who makes her third…

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144: Neurodivergence and the Christian life (Part 2) 51:30

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On the CCL podcast, we’ve been exploring the topic of “Neurodivergence and the Christian life”. In our first episode, we opened up the issue and heard many wonderful, extraordinary and moving stories from neurodivergent people about their experiences, and the questions and issues that arise from their experiences—especially in relation to Christian…

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Todd Davis on Ditch Memory 1:10:00

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"To read a new and selected collection is to experience the evolution of a voice, in this case an essential voice in American poetry. To sit with the whole of these transportive, immersive poems is to awaken like a wild riparian corridor in spring. Wildflowers on the banks. Birdsong in the branches. The reader’s heart is a bud: open. Beautiful work…

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143: Neurodivergence and the Christian life (Part 1) 59:13

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Neurodivergence, such as Autism and ADHD, is increasingly identified and understood in our society. Almost everyone has experience of neurodivergence either in themselves or in close friends or family. How do we think about neurodivergence as Christians? What particular challenges and opportunities does being neurodivergent bring with it, especiall…

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Sr. Laura Swan, OSB on the Radical Wisdom of the Beguines 1:04:47

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"…Swan's book provides an accessible overview of beguine spirituality in the context of their own times…[it] does a good job of explaining both the beguines' spiritual practices and their continuing legacy." — Commonweal Sr. Laura Swan is a Benedictine sister, spiritual director, author, teacher, and archivist. In our conversation we talk about her…

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10: How do we actually know Antarctica is melting? | Dr Michelle Maclennan 24:23

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When news broke that Antarctica had gained ice mass between 2021 and 2023, it sparked debate across comment sections worldwide. How could the continent be gaining ice when we're constantly told it's melting? The reality reveals fascinating insights into how Antarctica's ice system responds to extreme weather. Climate scientist Dr Michelle Maclennan…

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Patrick Boland on Contemplative Leadership 1:07:53

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Patrick Boland is an author, teacher, coach, and consultant. In our conversation we talk about his book The Contemplative Leader: Uncover the Power of Presence and Connection. Patrick is a whipsmart, strategic thinker with a contemplative heart and presence. Patrick's atypical approach to leadership brings a new vitality to leadership development. …

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142: Being progressive with Charles Cleworth 38:20

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Moral progressivism is a feature of the best and brightest of our culture. It’s the idea that, just like technology, which is progressing all the time and getting better, so our moral beliefs, values and sensibilities are improving over time. There’s a relentless forward march to the moral status of humanity such that many of the beliefs and values…

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Cynthia Bourgeault on Thomas Keating, Christian Nonduality, and Mystical Maps 1:07:42

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Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault is a mystic, teacher, writer, Episcopal priest. In our conversation we talk about her book Thomas Keating: The Making of a Modern Mystic. A book that should not have, but did, surprise me with its brilliance in understanding the route Thomast Keating took on (and off) wellworn mystical maps. And Cynthia has had an outsiz…

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Discover the #1 Rule That Helped Me Sell $50M in Cleaning Contracts 9:23

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The One Rule That Helped Me Sell $50M in Cleaning Contracts If you're trying to grow your cleaning business and land bigger clients, this episode is for you. I'm breaking down the exact rule—just one mindset shift—that helped me close over $50 million in commercial cleaning contracts. No fluff, just the real strategy that changed everything for me.…

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141: Ministering to older people with Ben Boland 41:19

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Around 19 per cent of Australia’s population is of school age. A similar proportion—around 17 per cent—are seniors, if that’s defined as 65 and older. Are those percentages reflected in the time, people and resources that your church devotes to evangelising and ministering to these age groups? Most of us would admit that our church has put vastly m…

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Intensification of Life (Season 6 Trailer) 4:36

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“Practice simply is one intensification of what is natural and around us all the time. Practice is to life as poetry is to spoken language. So as poetry is the practice of language, “practice” is the practice of life.” - Gary Snyder SEASON 6 TRAILER contemplify.comBy Paul Swanson | Contemplative Shoveler

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9: Are Emperor penguins heading for extinction? | Dr Peter Fretwell 20:57

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New research suggests there's been a shocking 22% drop in the Emperor penguin population in Antarctica over just 15 years - more than double previous estimates and outpacing even the most pessimistic projections. In this episode, we speak to Dr Peter Fretwell about his findings, and how he uses satellite technology to count Emperor penguin colonies…

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Soul care with Andrew Nicholls 34:49

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Do you ever get that feeling that the teachings of the Bible, and the complex and painful things that actually happen in your life don’t always connect? Do you ever feel that when you’re in the midst of pain, grief and difficulty, you’re not exactly sure what the gospel has to say about it? Andrew Nicholls, Director of Pastoral Care at Oak Hill Col…

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139: Getting over yourself with Caroline Spencer 33:41

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Have you ever had one of those moments of self-awareness when some relationship or perhaps some conversation has just gone badly, and for some reason, you stop and think, “Why did that just happen? What did I do? What attitudes, behaviours and underlying thoughts did I bring to that conversation that contributed to what just happened?” If you’ve ev…

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Podcast- Why Business Owners Get Burned Out So Fast! 23:52

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8: Discovering a hole in the ozone layer | Jonathan Shanklin, Prof John Pyle & Prof Lucy Carpenter 24:45

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Forty years ago, British Antarctic Survey scientists made a world-changing discovery: a hole in Earth's protective ozone layer above Antarctica. In this episode, meteorologist Jonathan Shanklin recounts how his routine measurements at Halley Research Station revealed data points literally 'falling off the graph' - the first evidence linking chlorof…

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Podcast- Should you always Negotiate Price? 11:23

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By Peter Boland

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Podcast- 4 Tips to close more deals in Janitorial Cleaning 13:51

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Are you in the janitorial cleaning industry and looking to boost your sales in the new year? In this episode, we dive into 4 actionable tips that can help you close more deals and grow your business in the janitorial cleaning sector. Whether you're a cleaning service owner or a sales professional, these strategies will give you the competitive edge…

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138: Is godliness complementarian? with Paul Grimmond 44:20

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What does it mean to live the Christian life as a man or as a woman? Does whether we are men or women make any difference to living as a Christian and seeking to be a godly person in response to the gospel of Jesus Christ? Does godliness look any different for men as it does for women, or, for that matter, for young people as opposed to old people?…

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Podcast- Top 1 Commercial Cleaner’s Secret: How to Build a Winner’s Mindset | April 28,2025| 21:40

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Discover the secret to building a winner's mindset as a commercial cleaner and take your janitorial business to the next level. In this video, we'll share the top strategies used by successful cleaning entrepreneurs to develop a mindset that drives growth, motivation, and janitorial expertise. Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale yo…

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Podcast-How To Handle Business Disasters And Win Clients in Commercial Cleaning 10:28

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Learn how to handle business disasters and win clients in this video. Whether you're in the cleaning business or janitorial services, these tips will help you navigate tough situations and come out on top. Don't let a disaster ruin your business - learn how to handle it like a pro and keep your clients happy! Whether you have a cleaning or janitori…

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137: The shape of the Christian life in Galatians with Tom Schreiner 29:56

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Last year in 2024, Tom Schreiner, Associate Dean for the School of Theology, the James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation and Professor of Biblical Theology at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, USA, delivered the Annual Moore College Lectures on the Book of Galatians. In this episode of the CCL …

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136: Navigating dating apps with Jocelyn Bignill 26:27

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In the past, people used to date by asking each other out and getting to know each other over coffee, a meal or some other activity. But these days, many people use dating apps as a way of meeting others. How should we navigate this area as Christians? What are the strengths and weaknesses of this approach? What are the dangers we need to be aware …

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135: The gospel in schools with Peter Tong 32:02

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Gospel ministry in our schools is incredibly important and strategic, and has changed many lives. But what does it mean for the gospel to do its work in a school? What sort of work does a school chaplain do? In addition, how does the ministry that takes place within our schools sit alongside, complement and relate to the broader ministry of the gos…

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7: The least sea ice, ever? Lows in the Arctic | Dr Caroline Holmes 25:56

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In February 2025, there was less sea ice on Earth than ever recorded. It's the coldest time of year in the Arctic, and the freeze up of Arctic ice is nearing its maximum - but that maximum is looking small, significantly below the record lows for winter we saw in 2017. Polar climate scientist Dr Caroline Holmes explains what's influencing these low…

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134: Mission and the Christian life with Tania Snowdon 32:30

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What’s the place of mission in the Christian life? In this episode of the CCL podcast, Peter Orr speaks to Tania Snowdon. Tania and her husband Mike spent a number of years on the mission field in Spain and have since returned. Tania speaks about the whole mission experience—why you would go; how to decide whether to go; how to decide where to go; …

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133: The evangelising Christian with Dave Jensen 23:57

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As Christians, we know that evangelism is important. But most of us feel that we’re not very good at it and that we don’t do enough of it. In this episode, Peter Orr speaks with Dave Jensen, who works as an evangelist for Evangelism and New Churches Sydney Anglicans. Dave helps us think about how we can increase in our fervour and ability for evang…

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6: How are the LA wildfires linked to climate change? | Dr Ella Gilbert & Dr Thomas Bauska 24:48

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Wildfires are devastating the city of Los Angeles, fuelled by a perfect storm of dry conditions and intense mountain winds. In this episode of Beyond the Ice, we break down the weather and climate factors behind this ongoing disaster. Climate scientist Dr Ella Gilbert and ice core expert Dr Thomas Bauska explain how our changing climate is making s…

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132: The gift of rest with Jocelyn Bignill 29:56

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It seems if you talk to anyone and ask them how they’re doing, one of the most common things they’ll say is that they’re feeling tired. I think that’s true of Christian and non-Christian alike. What we all need is rest. In this episode, Peter Orr talks to Jocelyn Bignill about some recent thinking she did in a talk on rest, and how we can rest spir…

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Peter Traben Haas on Prayer as a Practice of Centering, Abiding, & Radiating 1:04:42

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On this last episode of Season Five of Contemplify, we welcome Rev., Dr. Peter Traben Haas. Rev., Dr. Peter Traben Haas rises each morning watching the light shade from dark to dawn and the still silence births words. His aim as a pastor and writer is to deepen spiritual fecundity by exploring biblical wisdom, verse by verse. He is an ordained Teac…

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131: Who am I? The search for identity with Rory Shiner 51:04

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Our culture is obsessed with identity: we’re often told, “You do you” and encouraged to live according to our “true and authentic self”, expressing publicly how we feel about ourselves internally. However, the very concept of personal identity is inherently slippery. It encompasses things like ethnicity, class, gender, sexuality, religion, belief, …

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Backporch Advent Outpost with Hadewijch and the Mother of Love 5:41

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Backporch Advent Outpost with Hadewijch and the Mother of Love visit contemplify.comBy Paul Swanson | Contemplative Shoveler

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5: Why does melting Arctic ice matter? | Dr Kelly Hogan & Professor Kate Hendry 39:15

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The Arctic is warming four times faster than the rest of the planet. So far, so bad - and scientists are seeing changes there now. Fresh off scientific fieldwork in the Arctic this summer, marine geophysicist Dr Kelly Hogan and marine biogeochemist Professor Kate Hendry reflect on what they saw and studied in this spectacular and important environm…

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130: A biblical vision for motherhood with Jocelyn Loane 26:31

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Peter Orr speaks with Jocelyn Loane about her new book on Christian motherhood from Matthias Media: Motherhood: How the gospel shapes our purpose and priorities. In the book and in our conversation, Jocelyn helpfully shows how the gospel, more than anything else, should shape Christian motherhood. It’s very easy to read parenting books that contain…

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Katherine May on Enchantment, Building Community, Tasting Words, and a Drink of Lake Water 57:28

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"I love Katherine May’s new book, Enchantment.… It’s a beautiful offering of light, truth and charm in these strange, dark times." — Anne Lamott Katherine May is an internationally bestselling author and podcaster living in Whitstable, UK. Her most recent book, Enchantment became an instant New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller. Her internatio…

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129: A stubborn and comfortable faith with Michael Parker 29:57

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The Centre for Christian Living exists to bring biblical ethics to everyday issues, and on each episode of our podcast, we seek to do exactly that. But every now and then, we like to share stories of how God’s people seek to apply biblical ethics to the everyday and specific issues in their own lives. In this episode of the CCL podcast, we get to k…

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Andrew Krivak on the Inheritance of Loss, Death as a Character, and Like the Appearance of Horses 1:11:18

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"Andrew Krivak is a novelist, poet, and memoirist whose work has been compared to William Faulkner’s in its rich sense of place, to Wendell Berry’s in its attentiveness to natural beauty, and to Cormac McCarthy’s in its deep investigation of violence and myth. Yet all of Krivak’s writing, and especially his fiction, presents a truly singular vision…

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128: Ruined sinners with Jonny Gibson 38:50

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For centuries, theologians have debated the doctrine of total depravity, the belief that people are wholly and naturally corrupt due to original sin. In this episode, Peter Orr speaks with Jonny Gibson, who has edited a 1,000-page book on this topic. They talk about why it’s important for Christians to have a clear grasp of sin, and what can go wro…

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Remembering Dr. Barbara Holmes (Replay of 2016 Conversation) 58:24

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"Dr. B was passionate about expanding our understanding of the Christian contemplative tradition, reminding us that contemplation isn’t the sole domain of those who can retreat to quiet places. She understood, from her own life and from the traditions she carried forward, that contemplative practices must also arise in the midst of struggle, in the…

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Amy Leach on Becoming Salt of the Universe 54:01

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"I was recently giving a sermon and found myself spontaneously quoting from Amy Leach's singular and surprising new book. I expect many readers will find their own lives troubled (in the Biblical sense) and enlightened by her fresh perceptions. She has lived into a hard-earned and entirely credible wisdom, the best evidence for which is her irrepre…

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127: Caring for people with disabilities with Nick and Dorothy Jones 30:09

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In this episode, Peter Orr chats with Nick and Dorothy Jones about their life as a family—particularly loving and caring for their son William, who suffers from Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Nick and Dorothy reflect on how their Christian faith sustains and strengthens them as they love and care for William, and they offer some very helpful insights…

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Ben Katt on Getting Quiet, Midlife, and the Power of Ritual (also, we chat about David Hasselhoff) 1:09:41

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Ben Katt has worked with On Being, as an ordained minister, an advanced meditation teacher, and author. His first book, The Way Home: Discovering the Hero’s Journey to Wholeness at Midlife is a guidebook and memoir about the inner journey that calls us further in the midst of life’s busyness. Ben is the founder of the WITHIN Prison Meditation Proje…

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4: How to study the world's most unstable glacier | Meghan Sharp, Professor Sridhar Anandakrishnan & Dr Pete Davis 37:02

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This is your glaciology briefing! The race is on to understand the Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica, the world's widest glacier which is retreating and changing rapidly. As warming changes this icy place, communities and governments around the world need the best possible answer to the sea level rise question: how much and how fast? Glaciologist…

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126: Affluent and Christian? with Michael Jensen 56:53

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The world is becoming wealthier and wealthier. Since the turn of the century, the net worth of many countries in the West and in Asia has tripled, poverty rates have fallen, and life expectancy has increased by more than six years. At the same time, the divide between rich and poor has increased, with the richest one per cent owning almost fifty pe…

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Jeffrey Martin on Thank God We Left the Garden, Letters, and Literature 1:22:53

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"[Jeffrey Martin writes] Songs that are stark in their simplicity, yet emotionally rich in a way that can catch your breath in your throat or leave your eyes suddenly damp." — Paste Jeffrey Martin is a musician with a number of albums under his belt. His latest, Thank God We Left the Garden, has been playing on repeat in my house since November of …

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125: Translating the word with Susanna Baldwin 28:06

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In this episode of the CCL podcast, we hear from Susanna Baldwin, a Bible translator in Darwin. She speaks about her work on the Plain English Version, the challenges of Bible translation, and also helps us to think through what questions to ask when we are considering which English version to read. For an edited transcript and show notes, visit ou…

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Susan Murphy on Zen Koans for Facing the Climate Crisis, the vast meaning of Country, and Cooling Fires 55:23

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“A powerful and important plunge into the reality of the mind and climate.” — Joan Halifax, author of Being with Dying and Standing at the Edge Susan Murphy is an Australian Zen teacher whose passionate feeling of kinship with the natural world began during her early childhood years living near the Great Barrier Reef and the Gondwanaland rainforest…

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Drew Jackson on Touch the Earth, Poetry as a Lifesaver, and the Importance of Lucille Clifton 1:12:12

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"In Touch the Earth, Drew Jackson's poetry offers a word-weary world a new language of engagement, disruption, and insight. As with all great poetry, the words are spare, but the literary images loom large, creating indelible impressions on the reader. Like echoes that reverberate long after the first sound, the poems stay with you, they dance with…

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124: The Lord of Psalm 23 with David Gibson 28:35

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Psalm 23 is perhaps the most famous portion of the Bible. It’s a psalm that has brought comfort to Christians throughout history. In this episode, Peter Orr speaks to David Gibson, who has released a book that walks through the psalm in detail—“The Lord of Psalm 23: Jesus our shepherd, companion and host”. David shows us that there are wonderful de…