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"The Divine Assayer" with Shahrooz | #1 | Bridging Beliefs

Bridging Beliefs - April 19, 2024 01:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
A discussion with Rob Cacchioni and Shahrooz Shadbakht on the subject of the Divine Assayer found in the Baha'i Writings. The Divine Assayer is an allegory used to describe how God tests mankind when He makes Himself manifest to his creation.  Podcast (apple): https://goo.gl/CM4TmV  Podcast (an...

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Evolution and the Baha’i Faith - Redefining "Humanity" | part 2

Bridging Beliefs - January 29, 2024 03:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Part 2 of this deepening on Evolution. What does the Baha'i Faith teach about  evolution and the nature of man? We examine the Baha'i Texts on the matter which will hopefully dispel some myths and re-frame the perspective on science and what it means to be "human".  Sections: 0:23 Introduction ...

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Is Getting a Masters in Special Education Worth It?

Inclusive Education IRL - November 07, 2022 07:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Is Getting a Masters in Special Education Worth It? My answer is that it depends on your circumstances! In this episode I talk about my own experience going through a masters in special education program. Topics covered are methods, networking, the slight pay bump, and cost. Support the Show.

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Teaching in a Red State vs Blue State

Inclusive Education IRL - October 24, 2022 07:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
As a teacher I have taught in California which is a historical blue state and Arizona which is a historical red state. I want to share my observations as a teacher of color, working in special education in both of these states.  I will be going over differences in  state standards , funding, gen...

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Teaching in California and Arizona

Inclusive Education IRL - October 24, 2022 07:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
As a teacher I have taught in California which is a historical blue state and Arizona which is a historical red state. I want to share my observations as a teacher of color, working in special education in both of these states.  I will be going over differences in  state standards , funding, gen...

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EP38: Life Vein (Song Review) w/ Khalil The Goat

Elevated Conversations - September 20, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 25 ratings
In Episode 38 of Elevated Conversations, I interviewed my dear friend, Khalil Roquemore, also known by his artist name, Khalil The Goat. In August 2021, Khalil and I released an interfaith collaboration titled "Life Vein", which is about our soul's nearness to God. In 50:16 of The Quran, it s...

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EP37: Gratitude (Song Review) w/ Djaykams

Elevated Conversations - September 13, 2022 08:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratings
In Episode 37 of Elevated Conversations, I interviewed the amazingly talented artist Djaykams about our recently released collaboration, "Gratitude". Djaykams and I connected a few months back when he came across one of my songs and reached out. We are both members of the Baha'i Faith, both lov...

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EP36: The Master's Piece (Album Review) w/ Jose' Villanueva Jr.

Elevated Conversations - September 06, 2022 09:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratings
In Episode 36 of Elevated Conversations, I interviewed my fellow Baha'i-inspired hip hop artist Jose' Villanueva Jr. about his latest album "The Master's Piece". Jose' and I connected a few years back after he embraced the Baha'i Faith and was seeking out Baha'i inspired hip hop music, and disc...

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#ActuallyAutistic

Inclusive Education IRL - June 06, 2022 21:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
In this episode I talk about my current understanding as of June 2022, as identifying as a undiagnosed  Autistic brown adult. I talk a bit about signs of autistic traits in my life. I also talk about how autism is viewed by other society currently. I talk about growing up and building my skills ...

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Banned Books De Moda?

Inclusive Education IRL - March 25, 2022 15:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
"Luchando con Libros" is the episode Art by Luis Genaro Garcia! You can find him at Instagram @barrioprofe and his website  www.luisgenarogarcia.com  Classics Huckleberry Finn, 1984, Animal Farm. Haven't we been here before in the United States ? With the whole banning of books thing? Parents h...

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What is Critical Race Theory?

Inclusive Education IRL - February 22, 2022 04:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Episode Art by Eliza Kingsley! You can find her at Instagram @epikot.and her website portfolio elizakingsley.com.  Critical Race Theory has been a hot topic in education and politically all of 2020 up until present day (March 2022). In this episode I talk about the context of the term " Critica...

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What is Critical Race Theory?

Inclusive Education IRL - February 22, 2022 04:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Episode Art by Eliza Kingsley! You can find her at Instagram @epikot.and her website portfolio elizakingsley.com.  Critical Race Theory has been a hot topic in education and politically all of 2020 up until present day (March 2022). In this episode I talk about the context of the term " Critica...

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EP35: Free (Song Review) w/ my album art designer, Luna

Elevated Conversations - January 22, 2022 08:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratings
In the 8th and final episode of the "Created Noble Series" of Elevated Conversations (episode 35, overall), I bring on the incredible album art designer! His name is Brian Luna (most commonly referred to as "Luna"), and he is an amazing artist and human being! In this episode, we highlight trac...

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EP34: Ms. Carry (Song Review) w/ my therapist, Katrin Modabber

Elevated Conversations - January 15, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 25 ratings
In episode 7 of the "Created Noble Series" of Elevated Conversations (episode 34, overall). I bring on a very special guest: my marriage counselor! Also a dear friend of mine, Katrin Modabber, was incredibly helpful to my wife Mallory and me in the early years of our marriage. Katrin was also i...

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EP33: S.O.S (Song Review) w/ featured artist, Ayana

Elevated Conversations - January 08, 2022 07:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratings
In episode 6 of the "Created Noble Series" of Elevated Conversations (episode 33, overall), I bring on the amazingly talented singer, Ayana, to discuss our soul-stirring collaboration, "S.O.S", the 6th track of the Created Noble album. "S.O.S"  is a song about humanity wandering in darkness se...

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EP32: New World (Song Review) w/ my recording engineer, Tom Whiting

Elevated Conversations - January 01, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 25 ratings
In episode 5 of the "Created Noble Series" of Elevated Conversations (episode 32, overall), we explore "New World, the 5th track of my new album, "Created Noble". In this interview, we bring on another VERY IMPORTANT contributor to the "Created Noble" album: the recording engineer! Tom Whiting,...

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EP31: Created Noble (Song Review) w/ my son, Noble

Elevated Conversations - December 24, 2021 06:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratings
Episode 4 of the "Created Noble Series" of Elevated Conversations (episode 31, overall), is one for the history books! I interviewed my 4 year old son, Noble! Being a father to Noble, my first born son, was the primary inspiration behind the Created Noble album, so I really wanted to try to bri...

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EP30: Strive. Work. Pray. (Song Review) w/ my mixing engineer, Leksai

Elevated Conversations - December 17, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratings
In episode 3 of the "Created Noble Series" of Elevated Conversations (episode 30, overall), we explore "Strive. Work. Pray.", the 3rd track of my new album, "Created Noble". In this interview, we bring on a SUPER IMPORTANT contributor to the "Created Noble" album: the mixing engineer! Leksai, o...

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EP29: NBA (Song Review) w/ my dad, Richard Jeffers

Elevated Conversations - December 11, 2021 06:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratings
In episode 2 of the "Created Noble Series" of Elevated Conversations (episode 29, overall), we take a dive into "NBA", the 2nd track of my new album, "Created Noble". In this interview, we bring on a very special guest, my dad! (aka Richard Jeffers).  "NBA" is a spiritual hype track about livin...

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EP28: You Are (Song Review) w/ my wife, Mallory Quigg

Elevated Conversations - December 04, 2021 07:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratings
In episode 1 of the "Created Noble Series" of Elevated Conversations (episode 28, overall), we take a dive into "You Are", the opening track of my new album, "Created Noble". In this interview, we bring on my favorite guest, my beloved wife, Mallory Quigg ❤️. "You Are" is a love song for my wif...

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Overlap of ELL and SPED

Inclusive Education IRL - November 15, 2021 01:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
The line between English Language Learners (ELL) and Special Education Students (SPED) is blurred at times. It is difficult for parents and staff to keep track of all the changes and make sense of what they mean. I believe that there is much work to be done in the area of helping students that a...

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What is the Overlap of ELL and SPED?

Inclusive Education IRL - November 15, 2021 01:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
The line between English Language Learners (ELL) and Special Education Students (SPED) is blurred at times. It is difficult for parents and staff to keep track of all the changes and make sense of what they mean. I believe that there is much work to be done in the area of helping students that a...

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EP27: Q&A (Music, Music, Music)

Elevated Conversations - October 23, 2021 19:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratings
In today's episode I answer questions from friends and fans related to MUSIC! I also share about my upcoming "Created Noble Album Experience" to officially launch the public released of my new album! To sign up for the Created Noble Album Experience, go here: https://www.colbyjeffers.com/create...

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Why is E.L.L bad?

Inclusive Education IRL - October 10, 2021 21:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
English Language Learner( E.L.L ) programs are supposed to be designed to support students  in learning English. The problem is that many E.L.L students only know English and the "support" they are receiving is low quality and doesn't help them grow in the areas they need support in. All of this...

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What is a English Language Learner ( E.L.L )?

Inclusive Education IRL - October 10, 2021 21:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
English Language Learner( E.L.L ) programs are supposed to be designed to support students  in learning English. The problem is that many E.L.L students only know English and the "support" they are receiving is low quality and doesn't help them grow in the areas they need support in. All of this...

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What in the Hell is a English Language Learner ( E.L.L )?

Inclusive Education IRL - October 10, 2021 21:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
English Language Learner( E.L.L ) programs are supposed to be designed to support students  in learning English. The problem is that many E.L.L students only know English and the "support" they are receiving is low quality and doesn't help them grow in the areas they need support in. All of this...

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What in the Heck is a English Language Learner ( E.L.L )?

Inclusive Education IRL - October 10, 2021 21:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
English Language Learner( E.L.L ) programs are supposed to be designed to support students  in learning English. The problem is that many E.L.L students only know English and the "support" they are receiving is low quality and doesn't help them grow in the areas they need support in. All of this...

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Evolution and the Baha’i Faith - Redefining "Humanity" | part 1

Bridging Beliefs - September 20, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
What does the Baha'i Faith teach about the science of evolution? We examine the Baha'i Texts on the matter which will hopefully dispel some myths and re-frame the perspective on science and what it means to be "human".  Sections: 1:35 Introduction 11:13 An Ironic Foreshadow 13:10 Man was in the...

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Evolution and the Baha’i Faith - Redefining Humanity | part 1

Bridging Beliefs - September 20, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
What does the Baha'i Faith teach about the science of evolution? We examine the Baha'i Texts on the matter which will hopefully dispel some myths and re-frame the perspective on science and what it means to be "human".  Sections: 1:35 Introduction 11:13 An Ironic Foreshadow 13:10 Man was in the...

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EP26: CANCEL.CULTURE.SHOCK (Album Review) w/ jeph.ilosopher

Elevated Conversations - August 26, 2021 11:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratings
In Episode 26 of Elevated Conversations I had the pleasure of interviewing Baha'i-inspired hip hop artist jeph.ilosopher about his latest album "CANCEL.CULTURE.SHOCK". I have followed jeph.ilosopher's music for several years, but we only recently connected personally, and this interview was act...

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