What happens when you lock an Old Testament, New Testament, and Theology professor in a room to discuss provocative topics related to bible and theology? Find out as you listen to the podcast of three professors from Great Lakes Christian College engage the sorts of questions students ask ... after class. Featuring (from left to right in the logo) Samuel C. Long, Ronald D. Peters, John C. Nugent
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Energy Transition Today covers all aspects of the Energy Transition. From up-to-date information on the latest deals in the market to probing analysis of policy, technology, and financial trends. We bring you insightful interviews with key market players alongside the cutting-edge insights of our market experts.
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In today’s world, corporate integrity is not just about compliance—it’s about strategic foresight, resilience, and leadership accountability. This podcast is designed for board members, C-suite executives, and decision-makers who navigate governance challenges at the highest levels. Through insightful conversations, deep-dive analyses, and real-world cases, we explore how integrity-driven leadership safeguards organizations, protects reputations, and ensures long-term success. Hosted by Sonj ...
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Some of the best Bible stories can be found in Acts. Many of those stories include a humorous element – drunkenness, defying authority, left at the front door, and more! Check them out as we continue our Holy Humor series.By After Class Podcast
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Death by a 1000 cuts: Ørsted share price plunge, Sumitomo offshore volte-face and France energy bill tug of war
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34:18In this week’s episode of Energy Transition Today, we unpack a turbulent period for offshore wind and renewable energy policy across the world. We begin with Orsted’s plan to raise nearly €8 billion to fund its US offshore wind projects after investor pullback and a 30% share price drop, as the company signals plans to scale back in the US. In Esto…
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070 - When No One’s Watching – The Risks Lurking in Quiet Periods
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6:39In this episode Sonia Stirnimann discusses the often-overlooked concept of 'silent risk' in corporate integrity. She emphasizes that integrity and ethical leadership are crucial for resilience and reputation, especially during stable periods when organizations may neglect to challenge their assumptions. She provides reflection prompts for leaders t…
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Today our series introduces some awkward humor into the discussion. Nothing like a streaker running around naked to make you laugh. Plus we get Luke’s unique contributions to the gospel story, many of which are pretty humorous. Tune in as we continue our Holy Humor series.By After Class Podcast
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A week of relentless pearl clutching: Failure of Germany’s offshore tender, death of hydrogen cars and signs of real trouble at Gore Street Storage Fund
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36:05In this week’s episode of Energy Transition Today, we begin with latest goings on in the UK market with the half-hearted outrage at new delivery estimates for Sizewell C nuclear plant. We then delve into the latest developments from the ongoing row between the management of Gore Street Storage Fund and some of its investors. On to Germany with Vatt…
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Imagine if Jesus had a side gig as a stand up comedian. What kind of jokes would he tell? Where would he draw his material from? While there is no evidence that Jesus was a comic, he did like to entertain his audience with a joke here or there. As our Holy Humor series moves into the New Testament, we get a glimpse into “funny Jesus” who used humor…
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Samuel L Jackson’s love for offshore wind, further revolt at Gore Street and EC’s lacklustre climate budget
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28:08In this week’s episode of Energy Transition Today, we start with the most important energy transition news of the week, nay the year, actor Samuel L Jackson’s partnership with Vattenfall for seaweed crisps. We move on to financing updates over the past seven days, starting with an exclusive on Elements Green’s debt package for its 360MW battery pro…
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The Bible regularly decries idolatry, especially be prohibiting the use of idols. But what happens when an author decides to get clever and attempts a take down of idolatry? Humor ensues! Today’s episode continues through different humorous episodes in the Bible and includes a satire of idolatry, humorous proverbs, and more!…
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A major win for nuclear in Europe? While Equinor takes a $1bn hit on US offshore wind portfolio
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32:51In this week’s episode of Energy Transition Today we start with a breakdown of major European nuclear news: the sale of equity stake and financing strategy for Sizewell C in the UK along with Bulgaria’s plans for expansion of its nuclear output. In the next part we discuss the debt package for Rezolv’s onshore wind farm in Romania, the sale of bp’s…
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What do bald heads, bears, bad drivers, and bad timing have in common? They all make for humorous episodes in the Bible. The guys delve into some pretty comical stories in today’s episode and shed some light on some well known and some not very well known stories.By After Class Podcast
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Trump takes an axe to another offshore wind farm while UK codified concessions for the asset class
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36:39In this week’s episode of Energy Transition Today we go over the four major financial closes announced during the course of last week: Cero’s £200m package for a solar trio in the UK, CityFibre’s £2.3bn deal for FTTH rollout, Osprey Charging’s £110m facility for EV charging networks and Iberdrola-Masdar JV’s £3.6bn deal for a 1.4GW offshore wind fa…
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Gitte Gundrup co-founded an AI consultancy and discusses in our today’s interview with Sonja Stirnimann the intersection of AI, corporate integrity and ethical leadership. She highlights the importance of understanding the risks associated with AI, the need for AI literacy among board members, and ethical considerations in AI projects. Gitte shares…
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Oscar Wilde is credited with saying, “Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit, but the highest form of intelligence.” If true, then there were some smart people in the Bible! Today’s episode continues our “Holy Humor” series and includes sarcasm, puns, and other humorous stories and statements from the mouths of Samson, Elijah, and more.…
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Xlinks sacrificed at Sizewell C alter, Trumps ren attack passed into law + update on French and Dutch policy reforms
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39:06In this week’s episode of Energy Transition Today, we begin with the latest update on the French energy infra bill and the likely outcomes for the proposal. Then on to the seemingly shocking downfall of the Xlinks project and how the outcome could have been linked to the UK Government’s Sizewell C pledge. In addition, the spate of announcements ahe…
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068 The Subtle Decline – How Governance Fatigue Threatens Decision Quality
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6:52In this episode Sonja Stirnimann delves into the concept of governance fatigue, a subtle yet dangerous decline in oversight and strategic engagement within organizations. She explains how governance fatigue manifests in boardrooms and offers practical solutions for leaders to combat this issue, emphasizing the importance of active questioning and m…
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As we continue our humor in the Bible series, we turn our attention to the Gideon story. Now you might be saying to yourself, “How can that story be funny enough to earn it’s own episode?!?” You’ll just have to listen to find out.By After Class Podcast
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France avoids renewables disaster and Xlinks dealt a blow by the UK gov
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40:23In this week's episode of energy transition today we discuss the outcome of the vote on France's controversial energy bill and what it means for the country's build out ambitions. In the UK, we breakdown the circumstances surrounding the government begging off support for the 11.5GW Xlinks project potentially threatening the imminent financial clos…
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The Bible is many things, but it is also the source of hilarity. Stories, witty comments, irony, sarcasm and more fill the pages of God’s Word, yet we often miss it. This episode is the first of a new series that takes a look at those humorous passages in the Bible and hopefully brings a little levity to your life.…
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UK reaffirms renewables pledge while France threatens to nuke its progress
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33:16In this week's episode of Energy Transition Today, the team breaks down the salient points of the UK's spending review and the related 10-year infrastructure strategy. Most notably, the proposal to expand the remit of the Clean Industry Bonus to subsidise onshore wind and hydrogen. Across the Channel, the French far-right has introduced a poison pi…
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Is there a place in Christian faith for parties? Of course! Part of what helps make this life bearable is celebrating what God has done and is doing. In this episode the guys discuss the spiritual discipline of celebration and provide some concluding thoughts on the series.By After Class Podcast
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Financing European Renewables Summit debrief and more offshore wind chaos
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39:43In this week's episode of Energy Transition Today, the team summarises the key takeaways from inspiratia's Financing Renewables Summit 2025. We analyse the implications of the Iberian Peninsula blackout and how that has impacted the private sector's appetite for renewables in the region. We also go over the evolving risk profile and complex financi…
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067 - Integrity talk with Patrick Stähler
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38:50Sonja Stirnimann interviews Patrick, an expert on business models and corporate integrity, in this fascinating conversation. They explore the importance of understanding customer value, the role of values in business and the need for ethical leadership. Patrick shares insights from his extensive experience and emphasises the importance of creating …
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Many of us yearn for the days of old when God would speak clearly to his people. But burning bushes, dreams, visions, and visitations seem to be in short supply. Does God still speak and guide His people? Find out what the guys have to say about the spiritual discipline of guidance in today's episode.…
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Batteries and long-duration storage as the tide turns on nuclear
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29:49In this week's episode of Energy Transition Today, we discuss the latest updates surrounding Ofgem's Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) tender. With the deadline for submissions now closed, what's next for the auction and what are the key dates to keep in your diaries? We also explore the latest news in the nuclear sector, with the UK's government…
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Many Christians get very passionate about worship and debate so many aspects—styles, songs, actions, and more. Yet, so much of what the modern church centers around is corporate worship. As the series on spiritual disciplines continues, the guys turn their attention to worship and emphasize the importance of submission and unity in corporate worshi…
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Politics vs Policy: the struggle for clarity and how it can hinder the energy transition
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33:32In this week's episode of Energy Transition Today, we discuss the dramatic collapse of the Dutch government and its implications for the country's offshore wind push. We also review the UK's Allocation Round 7 and the reasons behind why market expectations for this process may not align with reality. In a similar vein, why some of the provisions un…
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066 - Crisis Experienced Leadership: Integrity when it matters most
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9:04In this episode, Sonja Stirnimann discusses the critical need for crisis-experienced leaders in today's complex and volatile environment. She emphasizes that while crises reveal character, they also highlight the importance of ethical decision-making and integrity. The episode outlines essential skills for building crisis resilience, such as calm s…
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In a world where people keep their private lives private and their sins hidden, God’s Kingdom is characterized by openness, honesty, and grace. But in order to experience those qualities, God’s people must be willing to confess their sins to each other and hold each other accountable. In this episode, the guys talk about the benefits of confession …
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Glimmer of hope for European renewables as Trump threatens to derail progress in US
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24:20In this episode, the team breaks down the positive developments for renewables in Europe, from Equinor JVs' €6bn debt package for its offshore wind duo in Poland to Sweden ratifying the bill that will guarantee subsidies for new nuclear plants. We also go over Royal London's acquisition of Dalmore Capital and Grenergy's battery storage ambition in …
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Servant leadership, service trips, servant's heart, served your way right away. Our culture talks a lot about service, but what does it look like as a spiritual discipline? Can people engage in service as a discipline without even knowing it? Find out on today's episode.By After Class Podcast
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Hydrogen and offshore wind: highs and lows, mostly lows
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43:27In this episode, the team analyses the prominent hydrogen and offshore wind developments in the first half of May. We go over the grant award under European Commission's second hydrogen bank auction which also included a provision for the use of hydrogen derivative as bunker fuel, a first under this mechanism. In not so positive news for the sector…
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065 – Integrity talk with Andrea Bonime-Blanc
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32:44In this conversation, Andrea Bonime-Blanc discusses ethics in leadership and corporate integrity, especially in her new book on technology governance. She emphasises understanding governance's megatrends, leaders' challenges in staying ethical in fast-changing environments, and the need to recognise corporate governance blind spots. She shares expe…
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In a world where we don’t like being told what to do, what does it look like to put yourself under someone else’s authority intentionally and why would that even be a good, healthy act? Find out today as the ACP guys discuss the spiritual discipline of “submission.”By After Class Podcast
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Targets vs Reality: Shaping tomorrow’s energy markets
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35:34In this episode, the team breaks down a turbulent few weeks for clean energy development. From Orsted pulling the plug on supply chain contracts for Hornsea 4, to Statkraft’s suspension of new green hydrogen developments. Yet Spain bucks the trend, doubling down with ambitious targets. We assess whether that ambition can turn into delivery. We also…
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Introverts – rejoice! There is a spiritual discipline just for you. Technically it is for everyone and might even be more beneficial for extroverts. Regardless, tune in today as the guys walk through the spiritual discipline of solitude to see how getting away from it all can open up our communication with God.…
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