This week, the Pugsters are excited to welcome poet, priest, and theologian Malcolm Guite to the show. Chris leads off the conversation with Mariner, Guite’s biography of Samuel Taylor Coleridge which uniquely among studies of Coleridge brings out the importance of his return to Trinitarian Christianity to his life. The conversation uses Coleridge’s life and work as a jumping off point to move on to other topics, including Lewis’s concept of joy and the nature and importance of imagination. It’s a fascinating discussion with a fascinating individual, and we think you’ll find it as stimulating as we did.

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Now we have the sixth and final facet. The Role.

Leaders in the Open Framework are responsible to define what effectiveness in the business looks like, so that the Manager in the Semi-Open Framework has enough clarity to create and ensure the procedures and training to equip the Specialists in the Closed Framework for the task they are to execute on.

The Specialist, the Manager, and the Leader.

These are the different roles in your organizational structure. That's the sixth facet.

Today I begin by remembering Borden of Yale’s death in April of 1913, as well as talking about what Easter looks like in China (1:13. Next, I go into a lengthy discussion on Vance’s comments on Chinese peasants, China’s reaction, and the reality of China’s urban vs rural divide (11:05). Lastly, I talk about whether or not tariffs will affect Bibles printed in China (53:00), followed by a short Pray for China segment right at the very end (57:00).

Welcome to China Compass on the Fight Laugh Feast Network! I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben. Follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I post daily reminders to pray for China (PrayforChina.us). X is also the best way to contact me. Just follow and send a DM. Finally, get access to everything we are involved in, including all my books, @ PrayGiveGo.us.

Borden of Yale: The Millionaire Missionary

No Reserve, No Retreat, No Regrets

www.BordenofYale.com

Unbeaten

My Arrest, Interrogation, and Deportation from China

Unbeaten.vip

Vance on China’s Peasants…

https://www.yahoo.com/news/china-trolls-jd-vance-turning-161211908.html

China: Land of Contrast: https://china.myadventures.org/post/tibetan-sunburn/

China’s rural-urban divide and its effects

https://english.ckgsb.edu.cn/knowledge/article/growing-closer-chinas-rural-urban-divide-and-its-effects/

https://fsi.stanford.edu/news/china%E2%80%99s-rural-population-going-play-instrumental-role-its-economic-future

Adventures on the Schizocycle: And the Difficulty of Reaching China's Muslim Peasants

https://chinacall.substack.com/p/adventures-on-the-schizocycle

Bible Tariffs?

https://www.koreadailyus.com/trump-bible-tariff-raise-prices/

https://firstthings.com/chinas-threat-to-the-bible/

https://www.bookweb.org/news/overview-2025-tariffs-1631822

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/04/12/business/economy/china-tariff-product-costs.html

Pray for China (April 19-25): https://chinacall.substack.com/p/pray-for-china-april-19-25-2025

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In this episode of Ezra Interviews, Dr. Michael Thiessenis is joined by Ezra team members, Pastor Nate Wright, Jordan Cecile, and Matthew Hallick, to preview the upcoming ReformCon '25 and the importance of thinking Christianly while building culture out of the ashes of our decaying secular society.

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Easter is the perfect time for Christians to reflect on the providence of God in constituting our nation in such a way that the Free Exercise Clause codified a great gospel doctrine. It brings to a particular resolution the history of a debate that can be traced back to 16th century English theologian, William Perkins. Presidents George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson wrote of it. So, whenever someone says to you that the Constitution is a secular instrument because it doesn’t mention God—and it doesn’t— the information in today's podcast will allow you to share with him or her what is at the heart of the Gospel.

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The hosts explore a variety of topics ranging from nostalgic references to the classic show Dragnet, to discussions about fishing laws, the struggles of sea turtles, the behavior of killer whales, and the unique migration patterns of crabs. They also delve into culinary curiosities, debating the edibility of various unusual foods and the experiences of trying new things. The conversation is light-hearted and filled with humor, making it an enjoyable listen for anyone interested in nature and food. In this lively conversation, the hosts explore a variety of topics ranging from the taste of raw and sweetened coconut to the unique Japanese method of wood preservation known as Shoshugiban. They discuss the practicality of flooding a restaurant with clean water as a protective measure and share humorous anecdotes about dining experiences. The conversation also touches on MIT's booby trap tradition and the complexities of sharing music preferences among friends, highlighting the intersection of personal privacy and social connections. In this conversation, the hosts explore various themes surrounding music, church culture, and societal norms. They discuss the evolution of romantic music, the changing landscape of church music, and the cultural references that shape modern church services. The conversation takes a humorous turn as they analyze a controversial church advertisement that coincides with 420, leading to deeper theological discussions about God and suffering. The hosts also reflect on the irony and humor found in religious contexts, particularly in relation to societal expectations and norms.