The Julian Bil Podcast

The Julian Bil Podcast

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The Julian Bil Podcast episodes

  • Episode 17 with Pastor Weldon Nisly on Political Organizing & Peace Activism, LGBTQ Inclusion in Churches, "God vs. Empire", Meta-Narrative, Spirituality & Theology, and Finding Your Calling

    Weldon Nisly joins the podcast to discuss his long experience of political organizing and peace activism and his journey to becoming a pastor of the Mennonite Church. Additionally, he shares how organizing and activism have changed since he began. We also discussion idolatry, meta-narrative, finding your calling, and much more!

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    1 hr 35 min
  • Episode 16 "How the Ultra Rich Avoid Taxes, Afghani Interpreters Left Behind, Death Penalty & South Carolina Firing Squads, Circus Bears, the Artemis Accords, & Renaming Lake Shore Drive"

    Episode 16 is an interesting one! We discuss how the Ultra-Rich avoid taxes after a recent ProPublica investigative piece revealed how little they actually do pay in taxes. We talk about how Afghan interpreters and their families are being left behind. Additionally, we discuss the morality and our opinions of the death penalty and ask ourselves what is the most "humane" way to execute someone.  We also talk circus bears in Vietnam, Brazil signing onto NASA's Artemis Accords and Michael Burry predicting another massive crash. Also Ryan gets into his excitement in the Chicago City Council changing the name of Lake Shore Drive


    Jacka** of the week: Scottie Pippen
    Beacon of the week: Cathy Heying

    https://www.theliftgarage.org/


    https://www.propublica.org/article/the-secret-irs-files-trove-of-never-before-seen-records-reveal-how-the-wealthiest-avoid-income-tax?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dailynewsletter&utm_content=river-links

    https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2021/6/13/betrayed-the-afghan-interpreters-abandoned-by-the

    https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/big-short-michael-burry-twitter-return-biggest-market-bubble-ever-2021-6-1030524823

    https://people.com/pets/vietnam-circus-ends-bear-performances-surrenders-bears/

    https://www.space.com/brazil-signs-artemis-accords-moon-exploration?utm_source=Selligent&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=SDC_Newsletter&utm_content=SDC_Newsletter+&utm_term=4271892&m_i=szp0CXug9bSDUtIhlVetkqkU_3Vkyr9j%2BTA3VTNYYJQYQYby9io5ywFBPBYCXyItU39nTpbuKl5a9zijZl0P3WFfWneDzugD8s4%2BmdXssF&lrh=44a8f666e7b27b577aa59b3d10c9b17de8cc90f85e606e6cd0ee2d11c42b22bc

    https://d2pn8kiwq2w21t.cloudfront.net/original_images/infographicsuploadsinfographicsfull11358.jpg

    https://www.space.com/largest-spinning-structures-universe-discovered?utm_source=Selligent&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=SDC_Newsletter&utm_content=SDC_Newsletter+&utm_term=4271892&m_i=aZVGpsLyfsvfGebc7gWElX%2BRWdtZ3RLk5zwaKQNBemuZF2egSy4Kq0VJyfCn4%2B2_CtB45l5Dc_ts0sou%2B1BYmHBLaIVHeFEQvnceUlaaac&lrh=44a8f666e7b27b577aa59b3d10c9b17de8cc90f85e606e6cd0ee2d11c42b22bc

    2 hr 7 min
  • Episode 15 "Palestine & Sheikh Jarrah, Colonial Pipeline Hack, Johnson & Johnson Talc Powder Lawsuit, New Illinois Law Banning Seclusion Rooms & Restraints for Kids, & Elon Musk"

    WE ARE BACK!

    Today we discuss what's been going on in Palestine along with a short discussion on Hamas. We also talk about the Colonial Pipeline hack. Additionally, we discuss Johnson and Johnson's appeal getting rejected for a lawsuit where women who used Talc Powder developed ovarian cancer. Illinois passed new legislation banning seclusion rooms and restraints. Lastly, a fun story about Elon Musk.

    Jacka** of the Week: Ryan & Julian

    Beacon of the Week: Muna El-Kurd

    Be sure to follow us on Instagram @ascendyourpodcast

    Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNFdVdFTo7l56zk04uu6vOQ

    Julian's Instagram: eclipsemusic_cryptosolider

    Julian's Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Kx4UszaDX7oPhO0eEIByO?si=kvFxiRH1Q4qbV8_Z9DEZeA&dl_branch=1

    Articles:

    https://www.npr.org/2021/06/08/1004223000/how-a-new-team-of-feds-hacked-the-hackers-and-got-

    colonial-pipelines-bitcoin-bac

    https://www.propublica.org/article/illinois-dramatically-limits-use-of-seclusion-and-face-down-restraints-in-schools

    https://www.natlawreview.com/article/talc-lawsuit-update-june-2021-supreme-court-declines-to-hear-appeal-2-billion-jury

    https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/science/how-tesla-founder-elon-musk-tried-to-fund-a-grand-spectacle-in-space/articleshow/47292702.cms?from=mdr

    1 hr 4 min
  • Episode 15 "Palestine & Sheikh Jarrah, Colonial Pipeline Hack, Johnson & Johnson Talc Powder Lawsuit, New Illinois Law Banning Seclusion Rooms & Restraints for Kids, & Elon Musk"

    WE ARE BACK!

    Today we discuss what's been going on in Palestine along with a short discussion on Hamas. We also talk about the Colonial Pipeline hack. Additionally, we discuss Johnson and Johnson's appeal getting rejected for a lawsuit where women who used Talc Powder developed ovarian cancer. Illinois passed new legislation banning seclusion rooms and restraints. Lastly, a fun story about Elon Musk.

    Jacka** of the Week: Ryan & Julian

    Beacon of the Week: Muna El-Kurd

    Be sure to follow us on Instagram @ascendyourpodcast
    Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNFdVdFTo7l56zk04uu6vOQ
    Julian's Instagram: eclipsemusic_cryptosolider
    Julian's Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Kx4UszaDX7oPhO0eEIByO?si=kvFxiRH1Q4qbV8_Z9DEZeA&dl_branch=1

    Articles:

    https://www.npr.org/2021/06/08/1004223000/how-a-new-team-of-feds-hacked-the-hackers-and-got-

    colonial-pipelines-bitcoin-bac

    https://www.propublica.org/article/illinois-dramatically-limits-use-of-seclusion-and-face-down-restraints-in-schools

    https://www.natlawreview.com/article/talc-lawsuit-update-june-2021-supreme-court-declines-to-hear-appeal-2-billion-jury

    https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/science/how-tesla-founder-elon-musk-tried-to-fund-a-grand-spectacle-in-space/articleshow/47292702.cms?from=mdr

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    1 hr 4 min
  • Episode 14 "The Mob Siege on Capitol Hill, Hawaii's Coastal Erosion, and Vaccinations in Palestine"
    https://www.nadiasinitiative.org/
    https://projects.propublica.org/hawaii-beach-loss/
    Ryan and Julian discuss our initial thoughts and reactions to the events on Capitol Hill. We try to and sift through all the media circus and BS on the mob that "sieged" the Capitol. Additionally, we talk about how responsible Trump is for inciting this. Furthermore, we get into the coastal erosion of Hawaii and the lack of vaccinations in Palestine.
    Jacka** of the week: Donald J. Trump
    Beacon of the week: Nadia Murad
    1 hr 16 min
  • Episode 13 with Nick Tvrdy on Renewable Energies, Effects of Bombs on our Environment, Global Resource Distribution, Consciousness and Coming into our Own, Stoned Ape Theory, & the Act of Growing Up

    Check out Nick's podcast! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLorhGqx9Y6mMKgsjldjG-UuuAvWs2pBFG

    Nick Tvrdy joins the podcast to talk about renewable energies and how to transition to them. Additionally, we discuss the effect of certain bombs and energies on the environment. We get into a very interesting discussion on global resource distribution and the idea of consciousness and coming into our own. Nick educates us on the "Stoned Ape Theory" & the act of growing up and why it is significant.

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    Check out Julian’s music - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClwm0e-i4k4jbTGcZooOCcA

    Instagram@officialeclipsemusic

    Website/Blog- https://www.ascendyourmind.com/

    All inquiries- [email protected]


    Julian’s book - https://amzn.to/3p72Fb2

    1 hr 7 min
  • Episode 12 with Anna Swenson On How COVID-19 Has Affected Professional Ballet Dancers and Companies, Hardships as a Dancer During a Pandemic, Advice for Aspiring Dancers, and Julian's Ballet Career

    Ballet Dancer Anna Swenson joins the podcast to talk about how COVID-19 has affected the ballet world.  She talks about the hardships facing dancers and ballet companies through the pandemic and gives advice for aspiring dancers. Furthermore, we talk about old stories and Julian's short but marvelous ballet career, and the "People's Champ", Ryan Henry, attempts to explain to a professional ballerina what the "Nutcracker" is about. 

     Hi Grandma :)   

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    Check out Julian’s music - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClwm0e-i4k4jbTGcZooOCcA

    Instagram@officialeclipsemusic

    Website/Blog- https://www.ascendyourmind.com/

    All inquiries- [email protected]


    Julian’s book - https://amzn.to/3p72Fb2

    49 min
  • Episode 11 "Election Fraud, US Military Pollution, COVID Crisis in Gaza, Germany's Law Mandating Quotas for Women on Company Boards, Federal Funding's Effect on College Tuition, & Affirmative Action"

    https://theintercept.com/2020/11/07/military-pfas-pollution-japan/

    Germany's New Quota

    Ryan and Julian discuss US election fraud and Rudy Giuliani's impressive hair dye. Additionally, we discuss the US Military's use of PFAs in Japan and the COVID-19 humanitarian crisis in Gaza. We also discuss Germany's new law regarding gender equality, the power of narrative, how the government affects tuition prices, and affirmative action. Lastly, of course, we discuss our jacka** and beacon of the week.


    Jacka**: Rudy Giuliani (3 Time All-Star) (Almost Sidney Powell)
    Beacon: Greta Thunberg


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    Check out Julian’s music - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClwm0e-i4k4jbTGcZooOCcA

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    Website/Blog- https://www.ascendyourmind.com/

    All inquiries- [email protected]


    Julian’s book - https://amzn.to/3p72Fb2

    2 hr 8 min
  • Episode 10 with Dr. Jay Carney on Catholic Leadership in Postcolonial Uganda & His New Book "For God and My Country"

    Check out Dr. Carney's book here https://amzn.to/3fq81KO

    Dr. Carney joins the podcast to talk about his latest book.  We talk broadly about the history, public theology, and sociopolitical influence of Uganda’s catholic church in the late 20th century and 21st century. Additionally, we discuss a couple of the 6 case studies of Catholic leadership in postcolonial Uganda that Dr. Carney wrote about.  We discuss Prime Minister Benedicto Kiwanuka, Emmanuel Cardinal Nsubuga, "The Sheperd of the People", Fr. John Mary Waliggo: Uganda’s Libertarian Theologian, Fr. Tonino Pasolini and Ms. Sherry Meyer "Missionaries of the Media" and Mrs.Rosalba Ato Oywa otherwise known as "Mama Peace." We reflect on the things we can learn from these leaders and draw some open questions and comparisons to the church in the United States.


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    Check out Julian’s music - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClwm0e-i4k4jbTGcZooOCcA

    Instagram@officialeclipsemusic

    Website/Blog- https://www.ascendyourmind.com/

    All inquiries- [email protected]


    Julian’s book - https://amzn.to/3p72Fb2

    51 min
  • Episode 9 "State Ballot Measures & US Election Results 2020"

    Skip to 10:05 to get right to the State Ballot Measures.

    Ryan and Julian go through and discuss a multitude of measures that were passed and not passed by states this election period. 

    We discuss measures such as Michigan's Proposal 2 that requires a search warrant to access a person's electronic data, Alaska's attempted measure to implement ranked-choice voting, Utah passing legislation to make the language in the state constitution gender-neutral, and many many more. Additionally, we give our thoughts on the results of the elections and as always give our beacon and jacka** of the week.


    Jacka**Three guys getting arrested trying to cook chicken in a geyser in Yosemite National Park
    Beacon: Maher al-Khras

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    Check out Julian’s music - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClwm0e-i4k4jbTGcZooOCcA

    Instagram@officialeclipsemusic

    Website/Blog- https://www.ascendyourmind.com/

    All inquiries- [email protected]


    Julian’s book - https://amzn.to/3p72Fb2

    1 hr 45 min

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