Best Stream Of Conscience Podcasts (2025)

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Why These Parents Took Their School Board to the Supreme Court 1:02:48

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What if your child’s school introduced storybooks promoting one-sided ideology on gender and sexuality—and refused to let you opt out? That’s what happened in Montgomery County, Maryland, where the school board mandated storybooks about topics like gender transitioning, Pride parades, and pronoun preferences for kids starting in pre-K. A diverse gr…

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Prayer to Carry out God's Desire for Man's Salvation 28:00

6h ago28:00

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This is program 3 of the Life-Study of 1 Timothy with Witness Lee.By Living Stream Ministry

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Faith and a Good Conscience Needed for the Keeping of the Faith 28:00

6h ago28:00

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This is program 2 of the Life-Study of 1 Timothy with Witness Lee.By Living Stream Ministry

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God's Dispensation Versus Differing Teachings 28:00

6h ago28:00

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This is program 1 of the Life-Study of 1 Timothy with Witness Lee.By Living Stream Ministry

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Building a Digital Economy on Trust with Nicole Murphy 48:47

9d ago48:47

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Share Your Thoughts In this episode of Shutter & Algorithms, I’m joined by Nicole Murphy, founder and CEO of Barter Black. We talk about what it takes to build a sustainable digital economy rooted in trust, transparency, and collaboration. Nicole breaks down the real challenges facing today’s entrepreneurs and creators, including limited access to …

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Ethical AI & the Creative Conscience 14:13

14d ago14:13

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Share Your Thoughts In this episode of Shutter & Algorithms, Daniel explores the ethical crossroads facing modern creatives as AI becomes embedded in every part of visual storytelling. We break down the real questions creators should be asking: Where’s the line between assistance and authorship? How do we stay transparent with clients and audiences…

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The Human Algorithm — When Automation Fades, Instinct Steps In 9:39

29d ago9:39

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Share Your Thoughts What happens when technology fails mid-project? During a recent conference headshot session, my entire AI-assisted workflow went silent — no Wi-Fi, no automation, no backup, only instinct. What followed wasn’t chaos; it was clarity. In this episode, I share how a small technical failure turned into a lesson on adaptability, pati…

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The Evolution of a Creative Journey — From The Photographer’s Notebook to Shutter & Algorithms 7:26

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Share Your Thoughts Every creative journey evolves. What starts as curiosity often evolves into something larger, reflecting how we grow, learn, and adapt. In this special episode, Daniel shares the story of how The Photographer's Notebook evolved into Making Sense of Technology in Multimedia, and ultimately, into Shutter & Algorithms. It's a refle…

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Harnessing Empathy in Voice Interfaces for Creatives 21:33

1+ y ago21:33

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Share Your Thoughts Unlock the secrets of empathic technology and elevate your creative storytelling! Imagine a voice interface that not only hears you but truly understands your emotions. Our latest episode explores Hume's revolutionary Empathic Voice Interface (EVI). We'll explore how EVI is set to transform the workflows of photographers, filmma…

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Humanizing Technology: The Intersection of AI and Creativity 39:28

2y ago39:28

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Share Your Thoughts Episode Overview On this episode of Making Sense Of Technology in Multimedia, my guest, Nejc Sušec, is experienced in various creative roles and advocates for fusing artificial intelligence (AI) with creativity. We discuss the impacts of AI on creativity, addressing fears about AI replacing jobs and the importance of striking a …

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AI Voice Cloning: Exploring the Pros and Cons of Speech Synthesis 15:31

2+ y ago15:31

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Share Your Thoughts In this episode of the Making Sense of Technology and Multimedia Podcast, host Daniel Douglas explores the world of speech synthesis and AI voice cloning. He discusses the background of speech synthesis technology, from early attempts using mechanical parts to the advancements in neural networks that have led to more natural and…

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It's Been A While 6:21

2+ y ago6:21

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Share Your Thoughts Hey there, where I've been, or why are there no new episodes? Well, it's great to have you back for a new episode of "Making Sense of Multimedia"! I have some fantastic news to share today that I am excited about. So, here's the scoop: this episode will be short and sweet. The best part is that I am moving the podcast in a new d…

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Free to Foster 56:18

3+ y ago56:18

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In 2018, heroic foster care mothers had to give up their life’s work when the City of Philadelphia forced a 200-year-old Catholic foster care agency to close because of its religious beliefs. This is the story of how Sharonell Fulton, Toni Simms-Busch, and their foster care agency fought for their right to serve vulnerable children and won—unanimou…

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Technology Series: Voice Technology 46:31

4y ago46:31

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Share Your Thoughts About This Episode Today, my guest is Carl Robinson, the co-founder, and CEO of Rumble Studio. This software company helps companies create podcasts for marketing using cutting-edge voice technology. Carl is also the host of the Voice Tech Podcast and has interviewed more than 100 experts in voice technology. Carl's ambition is …

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No Good Deed Goes Unpunished 43:23

4y ago43:23

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After the City of Ventura, California, asked churches to partner with it to help solve its crisis of homelessness, a small church took the request to heart and made solving the crisis its mission. But no good deed goes unpunished. Years into expanding their homeless ministry, the Harbor Missionary Church suddenly found itself in court opposite the …

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Taking Your Land 31:57

4y ago31:57

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The government took your land, now what? In this episode, we dive into a case about eminent domain, the Takings Clause, property rights, and court access. Where does religious liberty play a part? It turns out that the property rights of religious groups are especially vulnerable.By Becket: Religious Liberty for All

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What’s in a Name? 39:17

4y ago39:17

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When Asian American rock musician Simon Tam started his band, he never guessed it would bring him to the steps of the Supreme Court. But when the federal trademarking office rejected his band’s name, The Slants, saying it was offensive to Asian Americans, it set Simon on a long and frustrating path through the courts. Though it was a free speech ca…

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The State and the Union 29:05

4y ago29:05

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Mark Janus was a public sector employee who became the unlikely namesake of an iconic Supreme Court case, where the Court ruled that private unions cannot force dues on non-members. But what do unions have to do with religious liberty? It hinges on something we call “coercion laundering.”By Becket: Religious Liberty for All

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Why Won’t You Be My Neighbor? 28:19

4y ago28:19

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After the City of Boca Raton gave a Chabad a shot at building a new center, a small but hostile group sprang up in opposition. What followed was a classic case of Establishment Clause misunderstanding, something that frequently troubles the courts. Rabbi Ruvi New tells about the East Boca Chabad’s journey to building a better home and the prejudice…

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Rituals 34:53

4y ago34:53

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What happens when the government catches wind of a little-known religion with an unusual ritual, like animal sacrifice? Guest Ernesto Pichardo, a priest of the Lukumi Church, tells us about his Santeria faith and its rituals, including animal sacrifice. Becket’s Eric Rassbach explains why it’s just as important to defend minority faiths as it is to…

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Of Bravery and Beards 32:34

4y ago32:34

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When Simmer Singh decided to join the U.S. Army, he fully believed he could serve his country and uphold his Sikh beliefs and traditions. But when West Point gave him a stark choice—shave his religious beard or get discharged—it started Simmer on a long path to fighting for religious freedom for himself and other Sikhs.…

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Live Where You Serve 30:01

4y ago30:01

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For decades, a federal tax exemption has allowed tax-free housing for pastors who live in their church communities, until a lawsuit from an atheist organization challenged the housing allowance. Pastor Chris Butler gives us a look inside his southside Chicago church and explains why his community, and others like it, rely on this tax rule—and what …

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How the Lemon Test Soured the First Amendment 25:19

4y ago25:19

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We’ve all heard the phrase “separation of church and state,” but do we know where it came from? Guest Professor Philip Hamburger gets us into the history of the Establishment Clause, the flaws in the “separation” theory, and why a memorial cross on public property in Bladensburg, Maryland, deserves to stay.…

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RFRA, We Love You 31:49

4y ago31:49

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Host Katie Geary and Becket Executive Director Montse Alvarado launch Season 2 of Stream of Conscience with an episode on our favorite four-letter word: RFRA. In 1993, Congress passed RFRA, the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, with overwhelming, bipartisan support, and President Bill Clinton signed it into being. So, why is RFRA controversial tod…

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Video - Technology Series: Filmpreneur 38:26

5y ago38:26

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Share Your Thoughts About This Episode In this episode, Forrest Tuff is the Founder and CEO of One Vision Productions, an award-winning, multimedia production company whose clientele ranges from small businesses and government agencies to Fortune 100 corporations and he has a major motion picture with 20th Century Fox. He talks about leaving a lega…

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Photographers Notebook Series: Relationship Photography 15:04

5y ago15:04

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Share Your Thoughts About This Episode A photographer that photographs couples in their best state with an interesting and unusual twist on photography that she calls relationship photography! What to Listen For What is Relationship Photography How she got started How this genre of photography helps couples AND photographers alike Check-in with ST …

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Content Series: The Cork Bros - Content Creators 33:19

5+ y ago33:19

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Share Your Thoughts About This Episode Who says you can’t start a business in today’s climate? Don't let the actions of the world today deter you from your dreams. The Cork Bros are doing it in Atlanta and they share their story with us in today's episode. What to Listen For Who are the Cork Bros How they started in business - How failure helped th…

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Photographers Notebook Series: Shooter on a Mission 30:44

5+ y ago30:44

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Share Your Thoughts About This Episode We all had to start somewhere. Gaby Deimeke is an adventurous, energetic photographer who has a wide range of hands-on professional photography experience through freelance projects and assignments in over 26 countries and 140 cities. What to Listen For Gaby's Background in Photography - How She Got Started Br…

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Video Series: How To Present On-Camera 23:53

5+ y ago23:53

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Share Your Thoughts About This Episode Due to the global pandemic, more people are recording podcasts, creating video presentations, or attending meetings and conferences virtually. Working from home has become the new normal may be that way for the foreseeable future. Brendan Kumarasamy talks about techniques to get you ready to present on camera.…

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Introducing Making Sense Of Multimedia Podcast 2:20

5+ y ago2:20

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Share Your Thoughts Change has come to The Photographers' Notebook Podcast. The show has undergone a rebranding, and I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce you to the new format, Making Sense Of Multimedia Podcast. Do you have ideas for new show content? Go to Speakpipe.com/MakingSenseOf and record your message, I'll even play it on the sho…

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The Welding Episode 25:57

6y ago25:57

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this is for all of y’all that ask me what is it like to be a girl in welding. these are the conversations i put up with. on the real though i love these guys so much. i hope y’all enjoy this one.

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Episode 2: Photography Training - Marie Joabar 48:52

6y ago48:52

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Share Your Thoughts About The Episode Photography has changed drastically over the past 5 to 10 years; with smartphones and affordable digital SLR cameras, more people are shooting their own images like never before. Learning how to take great images helps tell our stories. In this episode, my guest will talk about the importance of photography, wh…

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Episode 1: Concert Photography - Mike Byrd 54:46

6y ago54:46

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Share Your Thoughts About The Episode On the inaugural episode of The Photographers Notebook, a special guest and expert concert photographer stopped by the studio and shared his knowledge on how he got started in the lucrative field of concert photography. What to Listen For How to get started in concert photography. Challenges you will face and h…

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i’m back again lol 23:10

6+ y ago23:10

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sorry i left y’all but i’m back w some life updates and why i left ily

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im back! 19:26

7y ago19:26

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honestly i didn’t listen to this one before i posted it but i wanted to post it so i did xoxo :)

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Conviction and Confinement 19:00

7y ago19:00

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When religious liberty experts notice a prisoner’s petition to the U.S. Supreme Court, his case to grow a beard gains support and sheds light on the prison-prisoner relationship.By Becket: Religious Liberty for All

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stream of conscience mukbang 23:04

7y ago23:04

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This podcast is wild but it’s genuinely a conversation between students growing up.

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Synods and Statutes 17:53

7y ago17:53

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A small-town lawyer gives his church pro bono legal advice after a dispute between the church school and an employee—and ends up with a case headed for the U.S. Supreme Court.By Becket: Religious Liberty for All

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Beliefs and Bureaucrats 25:56

7y ago25:56

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Sikhs have lived in the United States for hundreds of years, but do we really understand their beliefs? When a federal employee loses her job for practicing her faith, bad policy and ignorance are both at fault.This episode features Kawal Tagore, Scott Newar and Becket's Daniel Blomberg. Learn more about the case here: http://www.becketlaw.org/case…

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Religion and Recovery 20:53

7y ago20:53

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When a federally funded fair housing group sues a Christian homeless shelter and rehabilitation center, the people who turn their lives around—thanks to the mission—are at risk.This episode features Rev. Bill Roscoe, Flora Langley and Becket's Luke Goodrich. Learn more about the case here: http://www.becketlaw.org/case/intermountain-fair-housing-co…

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Morality and Mandates 27:42

7+ y ago27:42

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An order of Catholic nuns is stunned to discover that they don’t qualify for a religious exemption from a controversial healthcare mandate. When their pleas fall on deaf ears, they take on the federal government — all the way to the Supreme Court.This podcast features Sister Constance Veit and Becket President Mark Rienzi. Learn more about the case…

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Orders and Obedience 20:03

7+ y ago20:03

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After a dedicated army chaplain is forced to choose between preaching Church teachings and following military orders, a young lawyer puts his brand new law firm to task.Features Father Vincent Rigdon, Eric Treene and Becket's Founder Kevin "Seamus" HassonBy Becket: Religious Liberty for All

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Slopes and Statues 24:21

7+ y ago24:21

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Do religious images belong only in private? A war memorial at a Whitefish, Montana ski resort answers the question.Features Ray Leopold, Gene Thomas and Becket's Eric BaxterBy Becket: Religious Liberty for All

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Codes and Communities 28:54

7+ y ago28:54

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Are they Amish American, American Amish, or something else entirely? When the U.S. legal system clashes with Amish communities, it takes getting to know this diverse group of people to find resolutions.Features Donald Kraybill, Karen Johnson-Weiner and Becket's Lori Windham Learn more about the case here: http://www.becketlaw.org/case/yoder-v-morri…

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Rights and Recitations 18:52

7+ y ago18:52

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A 17-year-old goes to court to prove that the Pledge of Allegiance is about more than patriotism—it’s about the very foundation of our rights.Features Samantha Jones and Becket's Eric RassbachLearn more about the case here: http://www.becketlaw.org/case/pledge-allegiance-cases/By Becket: Religious Liberty for All

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Feds and Feathers 22:11

8y ago22:11

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After an undercover federal agent confiscates his sacred feathers, a Lipan Apache pastor’s quest for justice leads him through ten years of litigation and red tape. This episode features Pastor Robert Soto and Becket's Luke Goodrich. Learn more at: http://www.becketlaw.org/case/mcallen-grace-brethren-church-v-jewell/…

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Permits and Prejudice 23:56

8y ago23:56

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When plans for an Islamic Center pass a Tennessee permit process with flying colors, hostile members of the community pressure the local government to backtrack. Only empathy—and an experienced legal team—can set things right.This episode features Dr. Ossama Bahloul and Becket's Luke Goodrich.Learn more at: https://www.becketlaw.org/case/islamic-ce…

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Pills and Principles 29:26

8y ago29:26

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Can corporations be run according to principles of faith? When the Department of Health and Human Services says “no,” the Green family puts their livelihood on the line to take a stand for people of all faiths. This episode features Lauren Green McAfee and Becket's Lori Windham. Learn more at: http://www.becketlaw.org/case/burwell-v-hobby-lobby/…