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Julie 2- A story of realized dreams

Ransom Experience - May 18, 2022 09:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Last week you heard from Julie and how it all began. In todays episode you will hear about how she worked the ABC model in realizing your purpose. You will be inspired by her determination and knowledge learned. Share this episode with others that need to learn about hope and drive through set ba...

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Week in Review with Todd Metcalf: 05/13/2022

Tax Readiness - May 13, 2022 01:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Todd Metcalf shares why the focus is on everything but tax policy at this time. He also answers the question that he received most this week: Will Congress ever get to a deal on reconciliation? Presenter: Todd Metcalf, Principal, PwC’s Tax Policy Services Practice

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Julie 1- A Story of Learning to live again

Ransom Experience - May 11, 2022 09:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Today we take a look back to Julie's story from our second podcast where she shared about learning to live again. Then in next week's episode we will hear about where she is now and how valuable her time at ransom was and how she used to use what she learned to reach her goals. Share this podcast...

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Week in Review with Mark Prater: 05/06/2022

Tax Readiness - May 05, 2022 19:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Mark Prater shares his insights from this week, including the status of the reconciliation bill and bipartisan legislative efforts. He also answers the question that he received most this week: What are the prospects for relief from the amortization of research and development expenditures? Pre...

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How McDonald's Makes an Impact in Work-Based Learning

Career Readiness for All - May 04, 2022 14:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this episode, Spencer chats with Lisa Schumacher, Director of Education Strategies at McDonald's, about how the fast-food giant supports its employees' education through work-based learning.  Lisa has more than 25 years of experience in organizational learning and development and is currentl...

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Lyndsey- Where she is now!!

Ransom Experience - May 04, 2022 09:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Last week you met Lyndsey and she told her story of her life. In todays episode Lyndsey will share how she used what she learned through Ransom to reach out for her goals. She will share how she went from a person in addiction and without hope to someone that helps others navigate recovery. Pleas...

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Week in Review with Janice Mays: 04/29/2022

Tax Readiness - May 02, 2022 16:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Janice Mays shares her takeaways from this week, including that Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Joe Manchin met to discuss moving forward the House-passed budget reconciliation bill and the Senate started its conference process on the US competitiveness legislation. She also ans...

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Lyndsey-Back to basics reboot

Ransom Experience - April 27, 2022 09:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Today we revisit episode 6 with Lyndsey. We will hear about her journey from ministry to addiction and then to a recommitment to her relationship with Christ and others. We will be following this up next week with a new follow up episode on where she is now. We know you will be encouraged. To lea...

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Week in Review with Rohit Kumar: 04/22/2022

Tax Readiness - April 23, 2022 02:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Congress returns the week of April 25th for a 5-week work period. Rohit Kumar shares why a corporate rate increase is unlikely and what to watch for in the coming weeks. He also answers the question that he received most this week: Are Democrats going to take another run at reconciliation legisl...

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How it all began

Ransom Experience - April 19, 2022 19:39 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Today's Episode is with Matt and Tara. They will explain how Ransom Started and why they do what they do. We hope it will help others move out of the comfort and out into Gods calling. Check out more about what Ransom is about go to  

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Week in Review with Drew Lyon: 04/15/2022

Tax Readiness - April 14, 2022 21:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Drew Lyon shares his insights on the March inflation release and looks ahead to the guidance that companies include in their Q1 earnings releases for the rest of the year. He also answers the question that he received most this week: How does inflation impact Congressional interest in reviving B...

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A Roadmap for Effectively Flipping Your Class

Management Insights - April 14, 2022 15:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Tune in to the Management Insights podcast on A Roadmap for Effectively Flipping Your Class with today’s guest,  Buffie Schmidt from the University of South Carolina. Flipping, is a love or hate term in education. It is a popular topic, yet a seemingly elusive pedagogical approach. Can you use F...

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Is Flipping Your Classroom Worth It?

Management Insights - April 14, 2022 15:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Tune in to the Management Insights podcast on Is Flipping Your Classroom Worth It? with today’s guest,  Buffie Schmidt from the University of South Carolina. Flipping is back in the spotlight. The recent changes in educational needs following the pandemic have almost everyone looking for fresh i...

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Advice on Higher Education from the University’s Stay-at-Home Parent – The Provost

Management Insights - April 13, 2022 19:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Tune in to the Management Insights podcast on Advice on Higher Education from the University’s Stay-At-Home Parent – The Provost with today’s guest, Larry Nielson former Provost of NC State. Step on the higher education career ladder with Larry Nielsen, who describes the roles of a faculty membe...

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STORY DAY!!

Ransom Experience - April 13, 2022 09:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Today is going to be different. Each group we have a day called story day. This is where they share their stories with each other this helps understand that we are not alone.  We also have them do this so they can learn to not be ashamed of their stories but use them to help others. We think you ...

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Week in Review with Pat Brown: 04/08/2022

Tax Readiness - April 08, 2022 03:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
All focus is on what’s next for US legislation and Pillars 1 & 2. Pat Brown shares how his takeaways from this week have ties to the past, present, and future. He also answers the question that he received most this week: Why is Poland holding up Pillar 2? Presenter: Pat Brown, PwC’s Washingto...

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Where are they now part 2

Ransom Experience - April 06, 2022 09:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
In todays episode Matt gives you an update on the progress of past interviewees. He will talk about the progress of the past interviews and how they are doing now. Matt says he was very encouraged by looking back and we hope this episode encourages you as well. Looking back sure makes us realize ...

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Career Readiness in the Manufacturing Industry

Career Readiness for All - April 01, 2022 18:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Happy April! Spencer is joined by Carolyn Lee, President of The Manufacturing Institute and Cassi Zumbiel, National Director of Workforce Initiatives & Policy at The Manufacturing Institute.  About The Manufacturing Institute The Manufacturing Institute grows and supports the industry’s skille...

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Week in Review with Todd Metcalf: 04/01/2022

Tax Readiness - April 01, 2022 00:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Todd Metcalf shares his insights on President Biden’s FY23 budget that was released on Monday. He also answers the question that he received most this week: How real are these budget proposals? Presenter: Todd Metcalf, Principal, PwC’s Tax Policy Services Practice

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Tax Readiness: New York sales tax developments - SaaS and information services (State and local tax perspective)

Tax Readiness - March 30, 2022 15:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Recent New York court rulings are changing the guidelines for business tax payers around information service, software as a service, and taxation of bundled and mixed offerings, In this episode, PwC professionals from the State and Local Tax practice analyze these recent rulings. Presenters: J...

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Angela - 6 months later

Ransom Experience - March 30, 2022 09:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Last episode we talked with Angela on her first day as Ransom's Director of Education. In this episode we sit down and talk about her first 6 months and what she has learned and things that surprised her. You will enjoy her take on ministry and leading in a organization where she can take her exp...

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Week in Review with Ken Kuykendall: 03/25/2022

Tax Readiness - March 24, 2022 23:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Ken Kuykendall shares his takeaways from a busy week – movement of US competition legislation, Supreme Court nomination, and OECD guidance on taxing virtual currencies. Presenter: Ken Kuykendall, PwC’s US Tax Leader and Tax Consulting Leader

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Angela- Taken things to the next level

Ransom Experience - March 23, 2022 11:35 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Today you will meet Angela our director of Education. Angela is a graduate of Ransom Reprogram and over the last three years has grown and become an amazing woman of God. She came on staff here last year and has taken Ransom Reprogram to another level. You will see the transformation through her ...

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Week in Review with Will Morris: 03/18/2022

Tax Readiness - March 18, 2022 14:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Will Morris shares his insights on the OECD Pillar Two Commentary and EU Minimum Tax Directive — both released this week. He also answers the two questions that he received most this week: First: does the Commentary make things clearer — and more positive for business? Second, when is all this g...

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Taming Time Management

Management Insights - March 17, 2022 16:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Tune in to the Management Insights podcast on Taming Time Management with today’s guest, Kathy Hastings from Greenville Technical College. Time management is an important soft skill that is crucial to career success.  In this podcast, you will learn about the importance of time management and ho...

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Embracing Diversity and Equity in the Classroom!

Management Insights - March 17, 2022 16:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Tune in to the Management Insights podcast on Embracing Diversity and Equity in the Classroom with today’s guest,  Greta Kishbaugh from St. Petersburgh College. Greta begins by discussing the difference between equality vs. equity. She reviews opportunities for educators to become more proactive...

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The #1 Factor that Drives Top-Performing Teams

Management Insights - March 17, 2022 16:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Tune in to the Management Insights podcast on The #1 Factor that Drives Top-Performing Teams with today’s guest, Ryan Gottfredson. In this podcast, we identify what as been called the most important factor for top team performance and we discuss how we create it within the teams you lead and wor...

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Ralph- Addiction to Redemption

Ransom Experience - March 16, 2022 09:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Today we talk with Ralph about his journey from Florida and how an addiction brought him to Mobile Alabama and eventually to Ransom Ministries. He will talk about his life growing up, a successful truck driving career to a life of addiction. Then to a life of forgiveness and redemption. We think ...

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Week in Review with Andrew Prior: 03/11/2022

Tax Readiness - March 11, 2022 04:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Andrew Prior shares his insights on recent bipartisan cooperation in the face of geopolitical tensions and explains why companies should focus their attention on global tax policy in the near term. He also answers the question that he received most this week: What is the fate of reconciliation l...

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Power & Utilities Surge: Build Back Better Bill and SEC Climate Disclosures

Tax Readiness - March 10, 2022 19:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Potential scenarios and outcomes of the BBB bill and the impact on Green energy incentives should it fall apart. Speakers: Sal Montalbano - US Power & Utilities Tax Leader, PwC US Scott McCandless - Partner, Tax Policy Services, PwC US

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