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Join conversations on theological concepts and difficult questions with Grace School of Theology and special guest experts. Many of our podcasts are accompanied by additional resources such as study guides. Access them through our website: gsot.edu or The Grace App (available on both iOS and Android...

In a world buzzing with distractions, where screens flood every corner of our lives, how do we capture the hearts and minds of our youngest generation for matters of faith and community? It’s a question that weighs heavily on the minds of many, and rightly so. As we delve deeper into this conversation, it becomes evident that the key lies not in flashy presentations or cutting-edge technology, but in the authenticity of relationships.
 
Dale Hudson’s words echo through our discussion today: “Children are not desperate for our amazing, on screen graphics. They see better graphics all week on TV and social media. But they are desperate to see someone in their life who believes in them.” This sentiment strikes at the core of our mission—to be the tangible embodiment of faith and encouragement in the lives of the next generation.
 
As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of faith and community, let us heed the call to invest not only in programs and presentations but in the lives of the precious souls entrusted to our care. Together, let’s embark on a journey of authenticity, compassion, and unwavering belief in the potential of the next generation. After all, it is through these bonds of trust and love that we can truly make a lasting impact on the world around us. 
 
Janine McNally stands at the forefront of understanding and empowering Generation Alpha. With a passion for nurturing young hearts and minds, Janine brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table.
 
Formerly a dedicated high school educator in her homeland of Australia, Janine seamlessly transitioned into pastoral ministry alongside her husband. Together, they have dedicated themselves to serving their community, enriching the lives of children, and equipping parents and leaders for the journey ahead.
 
As the driving force behind Grace4Kidz, a nonprofit organization committed to fostering gospel-centered resources for children, Janine embodies the spirit of compassion and advocacy. Her role as Director of Operations not only showcases her organizational prowess but also underscores her unwavering dedication to uplifting children’s ministry leaders and parents alike.
 
Janine’s journey is one marked by a relentless pursuit of understanding and enlightenment. Armed with a Master of Theology degree from Dallas Theological Seminary and currently pursuing her doctorate at Grace School of Theology, she continues to delve into the depths of knowledge, seeking to unravel the intricacies of Generation Alpha and their spiritual needs.
 
This episode is brought to you by Saving Grace, one of the many levels of learning at Grace Center for Spiritual Development (GCSD).
 
At GCSD, our vision is to develop spiritual leaders in every nation who can teach others about the love of Christ, a love that cannot be earned and cannot be lost. We aim to provide a variety of exciting ways for you to engage with God’s Word and to be trained and equipped to be a spiritual leader in your sphere of influence.
 


#242: Relationship before Everything

Our churches are losing touch with the pulse of modernity. When probed on their absence, the resounding echo we hear is the lamentation of irrelevance. It’s a wake-up call, a clarion cry demanding our attention. But amidst the challenge lies a beacon of hope, a pathway illuminated by the timeless wisdom of God’s word.
 
The truth remains steadfast: God’s message transcends time, space, and generational gaps. Yet, as stewards of this divine message, it’s incumbent upon us to bridge the chasm between tradition and innovation. If we are to resonate with Generation Alpha and the families who shepherd them, a paradigm shift beckons. It’s not about diluting the gospel’s essence but rather about reframing its delivery for contemporary hearts and minds.
 
Imagine a church experience that seamlessly integrates ancient truths with modern sensibilities, where the rich tapestry of tradition interlaces with the vibrant hues of innovation. This is the vision that propels us forward, a vision anchored in reverence for the past and an unwavering commitment to relevance for the future.
 
To embark on this transformative journey, we must engage in introspection, questioning not the sanctity of God’s word but the efficacy of our methodologies. It’s a call to reexamine, to recalibrate, and to reinvent. Let us embrace creativity as a sacred tool, harnessing the power of technology, storytelling, and community outreach to breathe new life into age-old narratives.
 
The task before us is daunting, but the promise it holds is immeasurable. As we embark on this voyage of rediscovery, let us remember that the essence of Christianity lies not in stagnant tradition but in dynamic transformation. Together, let us pave the way for a church that stands as a beacon of relevance, a sanctuary where every generation finds solace, inspiration, and belonging.
 
Janine McNally stands at the forefront of understanding and empowering Generation Alpha. With a passion for nurturing young hearts and minds, Janine brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table.
 
Formerly a dedicated high school educator in her homeland of Australia, Janine seamlessly transitioned into pastoral ministry alongside her husband. Together, they have dedicated themselves to serving their community, enriching the lives of children, and equipping parents and leaders for the journey ahead.
 
As the driving force behind Grace4Kidz, a nonprofit organization committed to fostering gospel-centered resources for children, Janine embodies the spirit of compassion and advocacy. Her role as Director of Operations not only showcases her organizational prowess but also underscores her unwavering dedication to uplifting children’s ministry leaders and parents alike.
 
Janine’s journey is one marked by a relentless pursuit of understanding and enlightenment. Armed with a Master of Theology degree from Dallas Theological Seminary and currently pursuing her doctorate at Grace School of Theology, she continues to delve into the depths of knowledge, seeking to unravel the intricacies of Generation Alpha and their spiritual needs.
 
This episode is brought to you by Saving Grace, one of the many levels of learning at Grace Center for Spiritual Development (GCSD).
 
At GCSD, our vision is to develop spiritual leaders in every nation who can teach others about the love of Christ, a love that cannot be earned and cannot be lost. We aim to provide a variety of exciting ways for you to engage with God’s Word and to be trained and equipped to be a spiritual leader in your sphere of influence.
 


#241: Change the Plan

In an era where digital landscapes shape young minds and traditional values seem to wane, the plight of this generation emerges as a poignant reminder of shifting dynamics within our society. It’s no longer just a matter of statistics; it’s a narrative of departure echoing through the halls of our churches.
 
Did you know? Seventy-five percent of children nurtured within the church fold are departing as they transition into adulthood. But what’s more concerning is the dwindling age at which they bid farewell to the pews. It’s not uncommon for kids to bid adieu to church congregations even before they set foot in high school. This isn’t just a generation gap; it’s a generational exodus.
 
As parents, mentors, and guardians of faith, it’s imperative that we step into their world, grasp their concerns, and offer the solace of understanding.
 
But how do we bridge this gap? How do we heed their questions before they fade into silence? The answer is simple: we listen. We listen with intent, with empathy, and with an unwavering commitment to understanding. Their queries are not merely fleeting whispers; they are the cries of a generation seeking meaning, seeking purpose.
 
Let us not wait until it’s too late. Let us not allow the echoes of their departure to drown out the melody of hope. Together, let us embark on a journey of empathy, of connection, and of unwavering support. For only by hearing them can we hope to guide them toward a brighter tomorrow.
 
Janine McNally stands at the forefront of understanding and empowering Generation Alpha. With a passion for nurturing young hearts and minds, Janine brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table.
 
Formerly a dedicated high school educator in her homeland of Australia, Janine seamlessly transitioned into pastoral ministry alongside her husband. Together, they have dedicated themselves to serving their community, enriching the lives of children, and equipping parents and leaders for the journey ahead.
 
As the driving force behind Grace4Kidz, a nonprofit organization committed to fostering gospel-centered resources for children, Janine embodies the spirit of compassion and advocacy. Her role as Director of Operations not only showcases her organizational prowess but also underscores her unwavering dedication to uplifting children’s ministry leaders and parents alike.
 
Janine’s journey is one marked by a relentless pursuit of understanding and enlightenment. Armed with a Master of Theology degree from Dallas Theological Seminary and currently pursuing her doctorate at Grace School of Theology, she continues to delve into the depths of knowledge, seeking to unravel the intricacies of Generation Alpha and their spiritual needs.
 
With her new book, “When You See Fireflies,” Janine invites us on a transformative journey – a journey of discovery, empathy, and empowerment. Through her words, she equips leaders and parents alike with the tools they need to minister effectively to Generation Alpha, ensuring that no child’s voice goes unheard and no heart goes untouched.
 
Join Janine McNally as she illuminates the path toward a brighter future, one where every child is seen, heard, and embraced with unwavering love and understanding.
 
This episode is brought to you by Saving Grace, one of the many levels of learning at Grace Center for Spiritual Development (GCSD).
 
At GCSD, our vision is to develop spiritual leaders in every nation who can teach others about the love of Christ, a love that cannot be earned and cannot be lost. We aim to provide a variety of exciting ways for you to engage with God’s Word and to be trained and equipped...

#240: It’s Dark Outside – Check the Time

We’ve embarked on a profound exploration of this timeless psalm, unraveling its layers of meaning and drawing nourishment for our souls. And now, as we stand on the threshold of its glorious conclusion, we’re poised to glean invaluable insights for our daily lives.
 
Join us today as we eagerly anticipate the life application that awaits us, guided by the insightful teachings of Mark Rae. Stay tuned for a moment of reflection, inspiration, and transformation. 
 


#239: My Cup Runs Over

Throughout the past weeks, we’ve embarked on an enlightening journey through the 23rd Psalm, uncovering profound truths about our relationship with the Great Shepherd. Each verse has been a revelation, unveiling layers of comfort, peace, restoration, righteousness, and the assurance that we are never alone in His care.
 
Today, as we delve into verse 5, the Psalmist’s praise for the Great Shepherd reaches new heights: “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over.”
 
In this pivotal verse, we witness the profound care and provision of the Great Shepherd, even in the midst of adversity. Picture the scene: a table lavishly set before us, surrounded by adversaries, yet we are untouched by fear or worry. The Shepherd’s oil of anointing soothes and strengthens us, while our cup overflows with His abundant blessings.
 
To guide us through the depths of this verse and its relevance to our lives, we’re honored to have Mark Rae illuminate the parallels between caring for sheep and nurturing our souls. Join us as we glean insights and apply them to our own journey of faith and growth.
 
Stay tuned for Mark Rae’s invaluable wisdom, and let’s continue this transformative exploration together! 
 


#238: The House Of The Lord

Saving Grace

long format interviews with Nature's editor for climate science, Michael White

Numerical weather prediction (NWP) is like excellent coffee in the Bay Area: so common that it is now taken for granted, obscuring the decades of expertise, knowledge, and technique underlying the whole operation. In episode 77 of Forecast, Peter Bauer from the European Centre for Medium-range Weather Forecasts tells Mike about the massive and decades-long efforts that have made NWP so incredibly useful for modern society.
But the field still grapples with historically-intractable issues, such as the need to parameterize critical processes like cloud convection, ocean eddies, and atmospheric gravity waves. Maybe the best way to deal with parameterizations … is not to do them at all. Towards this goal, Peter and his colleagues are now pushing forward on a preposterously ambitious proposal called Extreme Earth, in which they would conduct NWP at ~ 1 km resolution, thereby allowing simulation of the key physical processes. Doing so, however, demands a 10,000x increase in computational power, a mind-boggling challenge that goes way beyond the usual approach of bolting together thousands of processors.
Extreme Earth also proposes to invert the usual scientific information flow in NWP in particular and application-oriented science in general. The normal process goes something like: (1) scientists decide what they think the user community might want (2) scientists spend years developing such products (3) scientists show policy/management/public the new product (4) intended audience yawns (5) repeat process. In Extreme Earth, the goal instead would be to hand the reins over to the users, so that they would be able to design the experiments and information flow that would best suit their needs.
How any of this would work is a research question, but it’s one that Peter and the Extreme Earth community are keen to tackle. If funded, to the tune of about a billion euro, the project would certainly represent the most ambitious current program to take weather and climate modeling to a new phase of scientific rigor and societal relevance.

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Peter Bauer on numerical weather prediction

Steve Running from the University of Montana helped to invent the field of large-area, quantitative ecology. Steve was also my MS and PhD advisor – a role that doubtless was the most fulfilling of his career. This August, Steve celebrates his retirement with a reunion of lab members and close colleagues — a reunion that I will unfortunately miss due to an extended overseas trip. In lieu of my corporeal presence, I am contributing this Forecast interview to the party. I hope that the attendees — and the broader Forecast audience — will enjoy the look back at Steve’s long career and many contributions to the now-accepted but then-fringe use of remote sensing and modeling to address some of the big questions in terrestrial ecology.
And to capture a bit of Steve’s great enthusiasm for having fun, here’s a short album from our trip to Wimbledon 2010 (by my wife, Stephanie Best, who also puts in an appearance during our breakfast at E. Pellicci — also a couple from Dennis Baldocchi). As Steve put it at the time, “When are you going to get a chance to do that again?”
 

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From porometers to the planet with Steve Running

Yao Tandong tells Mike about realizing his long-held dream: working of the Tibetan Plateau, now as director of the Institute for Tibetan Plateau (ITP) Research (and much else besides!). For Tandong, it all began in 1978 when he was initially exposed to Tibetan glaciology. It cannot have been an easy path. Tandong’s parents were minimally educated, and he was among the first cohort of Chinese students to obtain a western-style MS and PhD. He then spent a decade working in France and the US, forging long-running relationships with some of the best-known scientists in the ice coring community.
Tandong recounts the reformation of Chinese science institutions: the purging of staff and institutes, dealing with systemic nepotism, entrenched benefits system. The  ITP arose from the ashes, with funding of about $35 million and now another $250 million for Tibetan Plateau and Third Pole research. The scope is simply astonishing, and yet another indicator of China’s rise to global prominence in big science.

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Yao Tandong on research in the Third Pole

The land biosphere takes up a big chunk of atmospheric CO2 emissions. But how, where, and for how long remains an area of, ahem, active research. Or put another way, there’s a lot we STILL don’t know about how increased CO2 will manifest, or not, as an ongoing increase in the terrestrial uptake of carbon. Belinda Medlyn and her colleagues are hot on the topic, with experiments, theoretical analysis, and swaths of models. Despite, or perhaps because of, the wild complexity of the interactions, the field is fertile ground for this kind of multidisciplinary exploration, and Belinda talks Mike through some of the most compelling topics in the field — all of which are under intense debate (N limitations, anyone?).
Belinda has also worked hard to build her career while having the family life she wanted. For her, this meant extended periods of part-time work while raising her sons, before returning to a full-time position. Belinda’s example shows that — with the right support — one can commit fully to both family and career, especially if maximum effort on both isn’t contemporaneous. For Belinda, the separation of priorities over time was hugely beneficial, and highlights the need for a more flexible attitude to career progression and development.

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Belinda Medlyn on climate-carbon-vegetation interactions

Sergey Gulev from Moscow State University grew up in the Soviet Union, forged a career as an oceanographer, and then witnessed the dissolution of much of what he and his colleagues had built. Gone were their four ocean-going ships, and the then-Russian science community was not able to capitalize on the modeling and remote sensing that came to dominate much of oceanography in the late 20th century. Sergey moved to Germany, and could easily have built a career in the West. Instead, he returned to Russia, worked for a pittance, and over many years, worked to rebuild oceanography in Russia.

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Sergey Gulev’s oceanographic odyssey

Forecast: climate conversations with Michael White

World Languages Podcasting provides a podcast series in various languages for the intermediate to advanced language student to help improve language skills and knowledge of Australian culture. Each conversation is complemented with a full transcript and a page of language exercises that may be downl...

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Podcast en français #9 – Un stage professionnel à Melbourne

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En Australie, on connaît la Tasmanie comme « L'île des Pommes ». On peut y trouver plein de choses à faire et à voir. Dans cet enregistrement Glen fait un voyage au sud du continent pour faire un petit tour de l'île et interviewer Caroline son amie tasmanienne.

Podcast en français #8 - la Tasmanie

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French Podcast - Improve your French language skills by listening to conversations about Australian culture

Late Night Debut, hosted by Amber Keller
This month we feature Shobha Rao’s debut short story collection, An Unrestored Woman, published by Flatiron Books. Kirkus Reviews calls it “stunning and relentless,” saying that the stories focus on “how the actions of those in power affect vulnerable women and children on both sides of the divide.”
Act 1: Host Amber Keller covers entertaining book culture news and cool new debuts
Act 2: Kjerstin Johnson and Reshmi Dutt-Ballerstadt discuss Shobha Rao’s debut
Act 3: Kjerstin Johnson speaks with Shobha Rao about using multiple points of view, tapping into your rage, writing about a time of conflict, and the value of endurance



 
Purchase An Unrestored Woman on IndieBound
GIVEAWAY: WIN A FREE COPY OF RAO’S DEBUT.
LISTEN TO THE EPISODE FOR DETAILS, THEN EMAIL
AMBER@LATENIGHTLIBRARY.ORG BY
MIDNIGHT ON APRIL 1.
ABOUT OUR FEATURED AUTHOR:
Shobha Rao moved to the U.S. from India at the age of seven. She is the winner of the 2014 Katherine Anne Porter Prize in Fiction, awarded by Nimrod International Journal. Her story “Kavitha and Mustafa” was chosen by T.C. Boyle for inclusion in the Best American Short Stories 2015. She lives in San Francisco.
ABOUT OUR CO-HOSTS:

Kjerstin Johnson is a writer and editor living in Portland, Oregon. She was editor in chief of the magazine Bitch: Feminist Response to Pop Culture and currently is web editor at The Masters Review, a platform for emerging writers. She has a master’s in book publishing from Portland State University, where she currently teaches writing and editing.
 
 

Reshmi Dutt-Ballerstadt is a professor in the department of English and Creative Writing at Linfield College, Oregon. Dutt-Ballerstadt specializes in postcolonial literature and theory, and also coordinates the Gender Studies Program at Linfield. Her book, The Postcolonial Citizen: The Intellectual Migrant was published in 2010.


Shobha Rao – An Unrestored Woman

Late Night Conversation, hosted by Kristin Maffei

Featured Guest: Hanif Willis-Abdurraqib 

Tonight, Kristin speaks with debut author Hanif Willis-Abdurraqib about his upcoming book of poetry, The Crown Ain’t Worth Much, which you can purchase at AWP next week. They also discuss essay writing and Hanif’s new job as a columnist for MTV.
ABOUT OUR FEATURED AUTHOR:

Hanif Willis-Abdurraqib is a poet, essayist, and cultural critic from Columbus, Ohio. He is a poetry editor at Muzzle Magazine, a columnist at MTV News, and a Callaloo creative writing fellow. His first collection of poems, The Crown Ain’t Worth Much, is being released in 2016 by Button Poetry/Exploding Pinecone Press.







Hanif Willis-Abdurraqib – The Crown Ain’t Worth Much

Late Night Conversation, hosted by Paul Martone
March Book Club Selection! This month we feature Barbara Roether’s debut novel, This Earth You’ll Come Back To, published by McPherson & Company. Conversation topics: social class & identity, generational relationships, mother/daughter relationships, communal living, and more. 

Join the LNL Book Club for $9.99/month
Purchase This Earth You’ll Come Back To at IndieBound
ABOUT OUR FEATURED AUTHOR:

Barbara Roether is a writer and teacher based in San Francisco. She has lived and worked in Morocco and Indonesia. Before teaching, she worked in book publishing as an editor and freelance writer, and has contributed to many books on travel and religion. As an editor at HarperCollins, she created Signs of the Sacred, a series of visual books on religious ritual. She is the author of a poetry collection,The Middle Atlas, and her essays and short fiction have appeared in numerous journals and magazines. She is a mother, a novice surfer, and is married to the journalist Mark MacNamara.







Barbara Roether – This Earth You’ll Come Back To

Late Night Debut, hosted by Amber Keller
February Book Club Selection! This month we feature Lina Meruane’s English-language debut, Seeing Red, published by Deep Vellum. “This is a penetrating autobiographical novel,” says Publishers Weekly in a starred review, “and for English-language readers this work serves as a stunning introduction to a remarkable author.”
Act 1: Host Amber Keller covers entertaining book culture news and cool new debuts
Act 2: Nathalie Handal and Megan McDowell discuss Lina Meruane’s debut
Act 3: Nathalie Handal speaks with Lina Meruane about what’s in a name, writing from real events, and all the things that go into how we see and how we are seen



 
Join the LNL Book Club for $9.99/month
Purchase Seeing Red at IndieBound
GIVEAWAY: WIN A FREE COPY OF MERUANE’S DEBUT.
LISTEN TO THE EPISODE FOR DETAILS, THEN EMAIL
AMBER@LATENIGHTLIBRARY.ORG BY
MIDNIGHT ON MARCH 6.



ABOUT OUR FEATURED AUTHOR:
Lina Meruane (born in Santiago, Chile, 1970), novelist, essayist, and cultural journalist, is one of the most prominent and influential voices in Chilean contemporary literature. Meruane is a former Guggenheim Fellow and National Endowment for the Arts grant recipient. She received her PhD in Latin American Literature from NYU, where she is currently a professor.
ABOUT OUR CO-HOSTS:

Nathalie Handal’s recent books include The Republics, which Patricia Smith lauds as “one of the most inventive books by one of today’s most diverse writers”; the critically acclaimed Poet in Andalucía; and Love and Strange Horses, winner of the Gold Medal Independent Publisher Book Award.
 
 
Megan McDowell is a Spanish-language literary translator from Kentucky whose work includes books by Alejandro Zambra, Arturo Fontaine, Mariana Enriquez, Álvaro Bisama, and Juan Emar. Her translations have been published in The New Yorker, The Paris Review, Tin House, McSweeney’s, Mandorla, and Vice, among others. She lives in Santiago, Chile.

Lina Meruane – Seeing Red

Late Night Conversation, hosted by Paul Martone
Featured guests: Michael McGregor and John Beer
Michael N. McGregor is an author, journalist, editor, teacher and writing consultant based in Portland, OR.  A professor of English and Creative Writing at Portland State University, he holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Columbia University in New York and a BA in Journalism from the University of Oregon.

 
 
A companion piece to Thomas Merton’s bestselling autobiography The Seven Storey Mountain, Pure Act: The Uncommon Life of Robert Lax tells the story of Merton’s best friend and early spiritual inspiration. Written by a close friend of Lax, Pure Act gives an intimate view of a friendship and a life that affected Merton in profound ways. It was Lax, a daringly original poet himself, who encouraged Merton to begin writing poetry and Lax who told him he should desire to be a saint rather than just a Catholic. To the end of Merton’s life, Lax was his spiritual touchstone and closest friend.
Purchase Pure Act: the Uncommon Life of Robert Lax at IndieBound 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ALSO FEATURING . . .

John Beer is the author of the poetry collection The Waste Land and Other Poems (2010), winner of the Norma Farber First Book Award from the Poetry Society of America, and the chapbook Lucinda (2013). Associative and imaginative, Beer’s work has been praised for its “passionate and watchful” moods, in the words of Norma Farber judge Bin Ramke. Ramke called The Waste Land and Other Poems “full of the most amazing engagements.”

Michael McGregor – Pure Act: The Uncommon Life of Robert Lax

Late Night Library

www.veritas.org/talks – Christian academic Alister McGrath and atheist intellectual David Helfand discuss the new atheists and the meaning of life.

Alister McGrath & David Helfand Discuss The God Delusion

The right to religious freedom has been accepted by dozens of nations around the world, but how are we doing as a global community? Baroness Caroline Cox, a nurse, a Christian, and a cross-bench member of the House of Lords, provides an update on religious freedom, telling stories from around the globe that will challenge, shock, and hopefully inspire you.

Caroline Cox — Religious Freedom in the World Today

As our moral sensibilities seem to drift further and further apart, we must ask ourselves, “What does it mean to be human?” For, as Ravi Zacharias, Christian thinker, writer, and speaker, reminds us, upon this definition all else hinges.

Ravi Zacharias – What Does it Mean to be Human?

Are you on a spiritual journey? Come hear Mary Poplin, Professor at Claremont Graduate School of Education, share her journey, which took her to Mother Teresa’s Calcutta and beyond. Learn about her transition from radical marxism and feminism to radical love.

Mary Poplin – Radical Marxist, Radical Feminist, Radical Love

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Returning to study or starting it for the first time can be daunting. Many students are frightened of writing essays, but it’s a craft that can be learnt. This album will help you to build confidence in all areas of essay writing. A student discusses with two tutors her writing methods and how she a...

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The Hippo Education Podcast is the place for the best free audio CME on earth. Hippo RAPs (Reviews and Perspectives) bring you the latest news, updated clinical practice information and important stuff you need to know for your specialty. Our RAP roster is Emergency Medicine, Primary Care, Pediatric...

Primary Care RAP presents a segment on Hypogonadism Featuring Margaret Wierman, MD and Andrew Buelt, DO

Primary Care RAP - Hypogonadism

Mike and Rob dive back in to give you some new finds on Smoking Cessation from the March 2016 Edition of Urgent Care RAP.

Urgent Care RAP - Smoking Cessation Update

Dr. Ilene Claudius discusses the safety, risks and laws relating to hoverboards.

Peds RAP - Hoverboards

Solomon Behar, MD and Danelle Fisher, MD discuss the most common skin conditions in children and basic approaches to management.











Pearls:


First line management of atopic dermatitis includes good skin hygiene and topical moisturizers; topical corticosteroids are often needed to control flares as well as help with relapses.


Topical calcineurin inhibitors are used as second line treatment in children older than 2 years of age.


Topical corticosteroids come in varying potencies and formulations and should be tailored to the specific clinical situation.




Atopic Dermatitis (AD).  AD is one of the most common skin findings in the pediatric population.  AD can present in early infancy and with varying clinical presentation.


 












Peds RAP - Nice Dermatitides (Common Peds Skin Conditions)


Mike Weinstock, MD and Mizuho Spangler, DO discuss fingernail pathologies, management of paronychia and risks for aggressive antibiotic usage in outpatient settings.




PEARLS:


Fingertip lesions can be isolated injuries or evidence of more serious, systemic processes.


Radiographs of fingertips are useful if there is a concern for a retained foreign body, underlying fracture or deep-space infection like osteomyelitis.


It is important to remember that nothing we do in medicine, including writing prescriptions and admitting patients to the hospital, is without risk, and we need to consider these risks in determining the right course of action for our patients.  





More information on this topic can be found on the Hippo Education blog here.

Urgent Care RAP - WDIDN? Killing a Fly With a Cannonball!

The Hippo Education Podcast

Lecture by Carl Trueman, professor of Church History.

Medieval Church 11: Conclusion

Medieval Church 10: Voluntarism

Medieval Church 9: Heresy

Medieval Church 8: Mysticism

Medieval Church 7: Predestination

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Thanks to cutting-edge radio and infra-red astronomy, our understanding of the universe is moving very fast. Ideas about black holes and cosmic jets are constantly being refined as new discoveries are made using new, more powerful telescopes. This album explores the incredible discoveries and theori...

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Astronomy

Scientists investigate sun spots, solar flares and arcs using x-ray telescopes, featuring the Big Bear Observatory in LA.

Our Invisible Sun

Astronomy - for iPod/iPhone

Learn Norwegian with Free Podcasts Whether you are student or a seasoned speaker, our lessons offer something for everyone. We incorporate culture and current issues into each episode to give the most informative, both linguistically and culturally, podcasts possible.  For those of you with just the...

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EconTalk is an award-winning weekly talk show about economics in daily life. Featured guests include renowned economics professors, Nobel Prize winners, and exciting speakers on all kinds of topical matters related to economic thought.  Topics include health care, free trade, economic growth, educat...

Pete Boettke of George Mason University talks about the role of government and voluntary efforts in relieving suffering during and after a crisis such as Katrina. Drawing on field research he is directing into the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Boettke highlights the role of what he calls "civil society"--the informal, voluntary associations we make as individuals with each other to create community.

Boettke on Katrina and the Economics of Disaster

Don Boudreaux of George Mason University talks about the fundamental principles of economics and civilization: spontaneous order and law. Drawing on volume one of Friedrich Hayek's classic, Law, Legislation and Liberty, Boudreaux talks about the distinction between law and legislation, the appropriate role of judges, and how the fulfillment of our expectations allows us to pursue our goals and dreams.

Boudreaux on Law and Legislation

Bryan Caplan and Russ Roberts discuss the economics of discrimination and government's regulation of labor markets. They talk about the role of the profit motive in reducing or eliminating discrimination and the role of government, particularly in European labor markets. When does government regulation reduce or enforce discrimination? How do other labor market regulations affect employment and unemployment? What is the impact on the European and American standard of living? Does money buy happiness? Does it depend on whether it is earned or received as welfare? These are some of the topics that come up in this wide-ranging conversation.

Caplan on Discrimination and Labor Markets

Author and journalist Virginia Postrel talks about how business competes for customers using style and beauty, going beyond price and the standard measures of quality. She looks at the role of appearance in our daily lives and the change from earlier times when style and beauty were luxuries accessible only to the wealthy. She also talks about her donation of a kidney to a friend and how that affected the intensity of her feelings about the policies surrounding organ donations.

Postrel on Style

Stanley Engerman of the University of Rochester talks about slavery throughout world history, the role it played (or didn't play) in the Civil War and the incentives facing slaves and slave owners. This is a wide-ranging, fascinating conversation with the co-author of the classic Time on the Cross (co-authored with Robert Fogel) and the forthcoming Slavery, Emancipation, and Freedom (LSU Press, 2007). Engerman knows as much as anyone alive about the despicable human arrangement called slavery and the vastness and precision of his knowledge is on display in this interview.

Engerman on Slavery

EconTalk Archives, 2006

Disorders of the Nervous System

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The Set to Screen Series is your chance to learn about filmmaking from Baz Luhrmann, director of Moulin Rouge! and Romeo + Juliet. Baz and his production team will take you behind the scenes of their upcoming movie Australia--and inside the creative process. The Set to Screen podcasts will allow you...

During the final steps of post production, the editing team for Australia provides insight into how they carefully go about crafting a balanced piece of work that is true to the script, true to the director's vision, and true to what was shot on the set.

Editing

Baz Luhrmann and his team of musicians explain the intimate connection between the on-screen picture and the emotional music backdrop for the film Australia.

Wayne Pashley, supervising sound designer for Australia, gives an overview of how he combines on-set recordings and post production sound effects to let viewers see the movie with their ears.

Sound Design

Meet Mandy Walker, Director of Photography for Australia, and learn the importance of her critical role in creating the visual language that helps tell a story on the big screen.

Director of Photography

See how Director Baz Luhrmann uses the enormous scale of on-location shooting in Australia and seamlessly combines it with intimate filming on man-made sound studios in Hollywood.

Location Shooting II

Baz Luhrmann: Set to Screen

BUS 101 Introduction to Business is a course designed to give students a broad introduction to the principles, practices and functions of businesses as they are practiced in both the national and global economies. Relevance will be provided through research and Internet projects and assignments. Top...

Question and answer session with students

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Marketing Approaches - BUS 101 - Lesson 25

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Product Pricing - BUS 101 - Lesson 22

Marketing Strategies - BUS 101 - Lesson 21

Introduction to Business

A selection of lectures, interviews, readings, concerts, and performances from Boston College.

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EconTalk Archives, 2006

Nursing

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Introduction to Business

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Altcoin Buzz Podcast

Creative Writing - Audio

Journalism in the Digital Age

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