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Episode 301 The People of Bali

Enlighten: Uplift & Inspire - April 22, 2024 04:12 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratings
On this week’s episode, I describe how moved I was by the people of Bali. The warmth, kindness, and humility of the Balinese people we met and interacted with was so striking. From casual greetings to exuding compassion in an interaction that could have incited annoyance  and impatience, the peo...

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Multisensory Learning in Math Education with Liz Peyser

The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - April 22, 2024 04:00 - 11 minutes
Unlock the secrets to making math an exhilarating experience for students with the wisdom of Liz Peyser, National Director of Content and Implementation at Curriculum Associates. Discover how multisensory learning can revolutionize the way children understand and enjoy mathematics. In our conver...

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We All Need Jesus | April 14th, 2024 | Roy Geesey

Outreach Church - April 21, 2024 13:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratings
When we see Him, we will be like Him. The vision is Jesus. Our plan is obedience. www.outreachchurch.net

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MF 466 : Reworking your manuscript and working with an editor

Moving Forward ("always be moving forward!") - April 18, 2024 10:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
Today, I talk about the rewrite stage of your manuscript and working with a professional editor. More at ⁠www.bemovingforward.com⁠. Books and podcasts available at ⁠linktr.ee/johnlim⁠ Subscribe to my free newsletter at ⁠⁠https://bemovingforward.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠⁠ Get ⁠The Poshmark Guide ...

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803: GETAWAY TOGETHER

ONE Extraordinary Marriage Show - April 16, 2024 07:01 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratings
Learn about what happens when you getaway together and the impact it can have on you, your marriage and the community around you. | "Travel is an investment in your marriage." —Anonymous Is it really possible to rekindle the spark and restore the “like-new” connection in your marriage? Yes it is!...

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Jamie Kern Lima Book Reviews - Believe It and Worthy

EXTRAORDINARY Women - Your Next Chapter - April 15, 2024 11:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Today I'm reviewing two books by Jamie Kern Lima. The first one is called Believe It, and the most recent one, which just came out in 2024, is titled Worthy. Jamie founded It Cosmetics and eight years later sold it to L'Oreal for $1.2 billion. Subsequently, she became the first woman to hold the...

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Episode 300 Celebrating 300!

Enlighten: Uplift & Inspire - April 15, 2024 04:12 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratings
Today marks our 300th episode! I am so happy to celebrate this milestone with you! We started this podcast in January of 2018 and have released an episode almost every week for over 6 years. I am deeply grateful for the 160 guests and 140 stories that capture my own personal reflections and obse...

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The Power of Productive Struggle with Andrea Baney

The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - April 15, 2024 04:00 - 10 minutes
What happens when young minds meet the roadblocks of complex problems? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Andrea Baney, a fourth-grade math and science teacher, who sheds light on the power of productive struggle in the classroom. Andrea shares her refreshing take on how she re-engage...

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Norma Hernandez: A Voice for the Latinx Community

Women of the Northwest - April 15, 2024 01:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Links: consejohispano In this episode, Norma Hernandez shares her journey from Puerto Rico to the United States, settling in beautiful Astoria. Discover how Norma found a sense of belonging and community in the Northwest while working with Consejo Hispano, an organizati...

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Tearing Down Strongholds | April 7th, 2024 | Roy Geesey

Outreach Church - April 14, 2024 13:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratings
When we see Him, we will be like Him. The vision is Jesus. Our plan is obedience. www.outreachchurch.net

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Dark Green Religion: Nature Spirituality and The Planetary Future

A Journey Through Nature and Science - April 12, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour
On this episode we will have a conversation with Dr. Bron Taylor.  Bron has written a compelling book, Dark Green Religion: Nature, Spirituality, and The Planetary Future.  Bron Taylor's scholarly work engages the quest for environmentally sustainable societies.  We will explore a wide range of ...

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MF 465 : Breaking through writer's block

Moving Forward ("always be moving forward!") - April 11, 2024 10:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
This week, I take a look at writer's block and three ways to deal with it. On the second half, I look at the first stages of editing with your second draft. More at ⁠www.bemovingforward.com⁠. Books and podcasts available at ⁠linktr.ee/johnlim⁠ Subscribe to my free newsletter at ⁠⁠https://bemov...

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Episode 227: Causality

Ordinary Zen Sangha - Dharma Talks - April 11, 2024 00:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
 Accepting causality and letting go of the discriminating mind. 

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802: PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT...OR DOES IT

ONE Extraordinary Marriage Show - April 09, 2024 07:01 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratings
Learn about the myth that practice makes perfect so you can be encouraged to think about practice making better. | "You practice and you get better. It’s that simple." —Philip Glass Is it really possible to rekindle the spark and restore the “like-new” connection in your marriage? Yes it is! In t...

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Building Confidence with Midlife Solo Travel

EXTRAORDINARY Women - Your Next Chapter - April 08, 2024 15:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Married, single, or in a relationship, solo travel is on the rise, especially for midlife women. And the good news? It looks like the travel industry is finally starting to take notice.  Plus, thanks to technology, going solo doesn't mean feeling isolated anymore. From apps that help you naviga...

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Cultivating Excellence in Schools with Monique Smalls

The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - April 08, 2024 04:00 - 10 minutes
Discover the transformational power of data-driven decisions in education as we sit down with Monique Smalls, a visionary principal who turns struggling schools into bastions of excellence. Journey with us through Monique's candid recount of how practical approaches like the gradual release mode...

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Easter Sunday | March 31st, 2024 | Dan Mohler

Outreach Church - April 07, 2024 13:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratings
When we see Him, we will be like Him. The vision is Jesus. Our plan is obedience. www.outreachchurch.net

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Sunlight of Opportunities

Soul of a Leader - April 07, 2024 05:00 - 49 minutes
Dive into the soul-stirring dialogue with Dr. Howard Koh on "The Soul of a Leader" podcast. Uncover the profound connection between spirituality, public health leadership, and the power of vulnerability. Join us as we dissect the spiritual underpinnings that propel visionary caretakers in times ...

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Ditch The Politics and Make NPS An Independent Agency

A Journey Through Nature and Science - April 05, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour
Jon Jarvis, former director of the U.S. National Park Service and his brother Destry have written a compelling book, National Parks Forever: Fifty Years of Fighting and a Case for Independence.  In the book they argue the case for making the National Park Service an independent agency, similar ...

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MF 464 : The art of the sloppy first draft

Moving Forward ("always be moving forward!") - April 04, 2024 10:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
Today, I look at smart approaches to your writing tools for your first draft, and why your first drafts should be sloppy. More at ⁠www.bemovingforward.com⁠. Books and podcasts available at ⁠linktr.ee/johnlim⁠ Subscribe to my free newsletter at ⁠⁠https://bemovingforward.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠⁠ ...

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Celeste Bodner: The Power of Peer Connections in Foster Club

Women of the Northwest - April 03, 2024 02:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Celeste Bodner, founder of Foster Club, shares her journey and how it led to the creation of a national network for young people in foster care.  What started as a personal experience of becoming a foster parent turned into a mission to provide support ...

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801: IT'S TAKING TOO LONG TO ORGASM

ONE Extraordinary Marriage Show - April 02, 2024 07:01 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratings
Learn about the concerns that a lot of women have when it comes to taking too long for them to experience an orgasm. | Sometimes the best things in life take time. Is it really possible to rekindle the spark and restore the “like-new” connection in your marriage? Yes it is! In the 6 Pillars of In...

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Beauty Pie Subscription Review

EXTRAORDINARY Women - Your Next Chapter - April 01, 2024 11:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
In the midst of life's hustle and bustle, it's easy for women to put skincare and hair care on the back burner, especially as we hit the midlife mark. But here's the scoop: embracing these routines isn't just about looking good – it's about feeling great inside and out as we start our fabulous n...

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Episode 299 Bali Bound

Enlighten: Uplift & Inspire - April 01, 2024 04:12 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratings
When I wrote this week’s episode, my husband Paul and I were Bali Bound. We are visiting our son Wil and his girlfriend Shannon, who have been in Bali for the past 3 months. We are thrilled to experience first hand all the beauty, spirituality, creativity and magic they have felt there. Ther...

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Celebrate to Educate with Kat Perry

The Extraordinary Educators Podcast - April 01, 2024 04:00 - 12 minutes
Ready to roll out the red carpet for your students? Join us as we delve into an extraordinary and inspiring conversation with Kat Perry, a remarkable reading specialist from Northeast ISD in San Antonio, Texas. Kat's unique approach to celebrating student growth and learning brings the glitz and...

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Jesus or Barabbas | March 24th, 2024 | Roy Geesey

Outreach Church - March 31, 2024 13:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratings
When we see Him, we will be like Him. The vision is Jesus. Our plan is obedience. www.outreachchurch.net

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Title: "The National Park Conservation Association: Over a Century of Advocacy."

A Journey Through Nature and Science - March 29, 2024 04:00 - 43 minutes
This episode continues our discussion on America's national parks.  Joining to talk about the work of the National Park Conservation Association(NPCA) is Emily Douce. Emily is the NPCA Deputy Vice President for Government Affairs. Emily Douce helps manage the government affairs department and a...

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Episode 226: Our Burden’s Are Empty

Ordinary Zen Sangha - Dharma Talks - March 29, 2024 00:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Realizing emptiness allows us the freedom to put down what burdens us.

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MF 463 : Picking your writing tool and the power of accountability

Moving Forward ("always be moving forward!") - March 28, 2024 10:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
Today, I go over four different writing tool options, including pros and cons. On the second half, the power of accountability to get your book done. My spring writing course is now full. Watch for future sessions. In the meantime, subscribe to Moving Forward and my newsletter The Weekly Quirk fo...

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800: 60 DAY SEX CHALLENGE REVISITED

ONE Extraordinary Marriage Show - March 26, 2024 07:01 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratings
Learn about where ONE Extraordinary Marriage began…We revisit our 60 Day Sex Challenge and celebrate this milestone episode. | "Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference." —Robert Frost Is it really possible to rekindle the spark and r...