Carlin Atkinson is the IT (Information Technology) coordinator at Faith Builders Educational Program. Not only does he know a lot about computers, networks, and robots, he also has thought deeply about how technology affects us and how to use it well. The conversation was recorded on January 23, 2021.

1:20 - Beginning of the conversation

2:50 - Robotics

15:42 - Defining IT

26:30 - Carlin's Hobbies

40:52 - Carlin's story of how he got into IT

58:42 - Skills needed in the IT field

1:06:33 - Purpose and Function of computer servers

1:20:34 - Computer security

1:35:34 - Quantum computing

1:40:38 - How technology affects us

1:52:10 - Advice

Chuck Jantzi is a professor of psychology at Messiah University. He has spent much of his career involved in counselling and therapy. He shares stories from his experience and what he has learned along the way. The conversation was recorded on January 15, 2021.

1:27 - Beginning of Conversation

16:30 - Chuck's Experience in Psychology

37:41 - How Psychological studies are done

48:42 - What is Psychology?

1:09:24 - Effects of Social Media

1:22:28 - Interest in Conservative Anabaptists 

1:31:46 - Advice for those interested in the field of psychology

Another solo episode. I talk a little about my educational experiences up to this point.

No guest on today's episode. I talk about how I picked up the hobby of running, share a few stories from my experience, and give a few tips from my experience.

Happy New Year! I talk a little about what I am planning for the Everyday Expertise Podcast in 2021 and share a few thoughts on setting goals.

Merry Christmas! I take time during the holiday season to reflect on the past half year of the Everyday Expertise Podcast and to share a Christmas poem.

Joe Ritsma owns and operates a Mathnasium franchise where he focuses on helping students from grades 2-12 develop their math skills. He shares how he began his business and we talk about important math skills and concepts and techniques that that are useful for math tutoring. The conversation was recorded on December 11, 2020.

1:08 - Beginning of the conversation

8:06 - Joe's School and pre-Mathnasium work experience

22:03 - Starting a Mathnasium franchise

48:20 - Mathnasium History and methods

1:22:28 - Tutoring skills and principles

1:41:14 - Advice for math tutors and small business owners

Brian Cressman shares stories and advice from his engineering experience. He has worked for large and small companies designing products like the off road Argo and project engineering at places like 3M Canada. The conversation was recorded on December 5, 2020.

1:26 - Beginning of the Conversation

8:15 - Brian's hobbies present and past

18:00 - High School and University experience

48:54 - Working for 3M Canada

1:13:30 - Working for ODG designing the Argo

1:30:46 - Vertical Integration of Argo production

1:46:01 - Inspiration and Advice

Kerry Martin talks about his work on a local university campus. He splits his time between managing the general merchandise section of the campus store and as video coordinator for the football program. He shares from his experience and explains why he does the work that he does. The conversation was recorded on November 27, 2020.

1:10 - Beginning of the conversation

10:37 - Kerry's Career Experience

38:14 - Managing a Campus Store

1:04:02 - Video Coordinator Role

1:32:38 - Inspiration and Advice

Danette Martin joins the show to discuss creativity. She talks about how her creativity has developed and how she loves to share it through writing and teaching. The conversation was recorded on November 20, 2020.