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For All The Saints With Ben Hancock"The Temple Should Feel Like Home": A Fresh Perspective On The Endowment - Melinda Wheelwright Brown | 92Melinda Wheelwright Brown is an author and educator, her newest book is called 'An Endowment of Love: Embracing Christ's Covenant Way of Living and Loving'.I wanted to speak to Melinda because I learn a lot about the way she views the Temple Endowment, an important part of worship in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Some highlights from this episode include how to see Jesus's example in the covenants we make in the House of the Lord, why the phrase 'going through the Temple' isn't adequate, and how Latter-day Saints can make g...2025-06-021h 02
For All The Saints With Ben HancockThe Surprising Lessons My Addiction Recovery Taught Me About Grace & Shame - Ian Morgan Cron | 91Ian Morgan Cron is a bestselling author, nationally recognised speaker, Enneagram teacher, trained psychotherapist, Dove Award-winning songwriter, and Episcopal priest. His newest book is entitled 'The Fix: How the Twelve Steps Offer a Surprising Path of Transformation for the Well-Adjusted, the Down-and-Out, and Everyone In Between.'I wanted to speak to Ian because I find his experience fascinating in finding the 12 steps to be a great framework for more general discipleship and creating a more welcoming and open atmosphere at Church.Some highlights from this episode include Ian's powerful story of recovering from addiction...2025-05-2652 minFor All The Saints With Ben HancockExposing The Most Common Antichrist Deception Tactics In The Book Of Mormon - Jeff Borders | 90Jeff Borders is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and author of the new book 'The Antichrist Playbook'.I wanted to speak to Jeff to discuss how he discovered the tactics commonly used by 'antichrists' in their attempts to deceive us, and the inspiration behind his book.Some highlights from this episode include Jeff's learnings from studying Sherem, Nehor and Korihor in the Book of Mormon, why flattery can be so dangerous, and Jeff's key message to Christian youth from his experiences serving with young people in the Church.2025-05-191h 00For All The Saints With Ben HancockFaith & Fitness: "How Exercise Built My Powerful Spiritual Confidence" - Nathaniel Hancock | 89Nathaniel Hancock is an athlete and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.I wanted to speak to Nathaniel about the spiritual lessons he has learned from decades of intense physical training, and how physical wellbeing can be linked to spiritual confidence.Some highlights from this episode include how an Elder Maxwell talk moved Nathaniel, why discomfort in life can ultimately be positive and help us grow, and how the principles of building physical muscle can help us understand how to develop spiritual strength.--Follow For All...2025-05-121h 03For All The Saints With Ben HancockHow One Inspiring Scottish Woman Influenced The Church In Kenya - Maureen McIntyre | 88Maureen McIntyre is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Scotland who founded the charity 'Educate the Kids'.I wanted to speak to Maureen about her incredible story from going on holiday to Mombasa, Kenya to founding a large charity that has provided education to thousands of impoverished children, and how she brought the restored Gospel of Jesus Christ to the area in the midst of all of that!Some highlights from this episode include Maureen's conversion story 60 years ago, when Maureen shared Joseph Smith's First Vision in a Baptist...2025-05-051h 15
For All The Saints With Ben Hancock"I Was Bullied—Now I'm a World Champion": How Jesus Miraculously Transformed My Life - Ben Kjar | 87Ben Kjar is a world champion wrestler, motivational speaker, and a powerful voice for faith and resilience. Born with Crouzon's syndrome, Ben turned massive challenges into a mission to inspire — proving that with God, nothing is impossible.I wanted to speak to Ben because his journey from bullied kid to world champion shows how faith in Jesus Christ transforms weakness into strength. His message — that God made him different to stand out — is a story everyone needs to hear.Some highlights from this episode include how Ben overcame bullying, what it takes to become a world...2025-04-2854 min
The Grateful Podcast with Jack WagonerWhy Faith Is Making a Comeback (Especially for Gen Z) – with Ben Hancock | 59Send us a textThe Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 59Guesting Ben HancockIn this episode of the Grateful Podcast, I had the pleasure of engaging in a deep conversation with Ben Hancock, host of the podcast 'For All The Saints.' We explored various themes surrounding faith, spirituality, and the role of community in religious practices. The discussion delved into the differences and similarities between various belief systems, the resurgence of interest in spirituality among younger generations, and the importance of personal faith in overcoming life's challenges. We also touched on t...2025-04-231h 07For All The Saints With Ben HancockWhat Everyone Gets Wrong About Church Finances: $100 Billion, Tithing, & Charity - Aaron Miller | 86Aaron Miller is a professor at the BYU Marriott School of Business and an expert in nonprofit management, ethics, and faith-based finance. In this episode, we dive deep into LDS Church finances, including tithing, investments, and the Church’s charitable donations. Aaron brings insight into how the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints manages its financial resources — and what people often misunderstand about it.I wanted to speak to Aaron because there's growing interest — and controversy — around how the LDS Church uses tithing, its estimated $100 billion in investments, and reports about Ensign Peak Advisors and LDS charity...2025-04-2156 min
Take a LeapBen Hancock: Having courage to share our faith in public and privateFor All the Saints podcast host Ben Hancock tells us how he gets the courage to share his faith on such a public platform and—perhaps even more nerve racking—in private interactions. He shares how the death of a family member pushed him to gain a testimony of his own, and how that testimony is now helping him prepare to be a father!
Ben Hancock is the creator and host of the For All the Saints podcast, as well as The Country House podcast. He currently works as the content manager for Modern Wisdom podcast and makes video contributions to t...2025-04-1524 minFor All The Saints With Ben HancockLatter-day Saints In Madrid React To General Conference - April 2025 General Conference Roundtable | 85Our guest host Rebecca Devonas from Scripture Central travelled to Madrid to meet with a group of local Spanish Latter-day Saints from all different walks of life to see what they thought of the most recent General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints..We do this every 6 months, and this is the fourth time, as I love to see what insights others had from watching, what hearing from living Prophets and Apostles means to people and how the Church is spreading globally.Some highlights from this episode include their reactions to...2025-04-141h 29For All The Saints With Ben HancockBible Scholar's Guide For Improving Latter-day Saint Easter Celebrations - Trevan Hatch | 84Trevan Hatch is the Bible, Religious Studies, and Middle East specialist in the Lee Library at Brigham Young University, and is also adjunct professor in the Department of Ancient Scripture. Trevan co-wrote "Greater Love Hath No Man": A Latter-day Saint Guide to Celebrating the Easter Season with Eric Huntsman.I wanted to speak to Eric after the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' focus on improving our Easter celebrations and traditions as a faith.Some highlights from this episode include how Trevan inspired his whole Stake to adopt his family's Easter celebration, a rundown...2025-04-071h 06For All The Saints With Ben HancockWe Ranked The Best General Conference Talks Of All-Time - David Snell | 83David Snell is the host of the Keystone podcast (@keystonelds).As we anticipate the April 2025 General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I thought it would be fun for David Snell and I to rank our top 5 General Conference talks and General Conference moments.Make sure you join along in the comments, and we hope you enjoy the General Conference sessions at the weekend!--You can find more of David’s work at the following links:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@keystonelds Instagram: https://www...2025-03-311h 18For All The Saints With Ben HancockHistorian's Mind-blowing Insights About The Coming Forth Of The Book Of Mormon - Don Bradley | 82Don Bradley is an author and historian specialising in the beginnings of the Latter-day Saint restoration.I wanted to speak to Don in line with the 195th anniversary of the publishing of the Book of Mormon, it's always so fun to learn about Don's Book of Mormon insights - it challenges me to ask more inspired questions in my Book of Mormon study. Some highlights from this episode include why the Book of Mormon is so intellectually and spiritually satisfying for Don, Don's realisation that key dates in the Israelite calendar match perfectly with key B...2025-03-241h 07For All The Saints With Ben HancockWhat Latter-day Saints Can Learn From Ancient Jewish Feasts & Festivals - Lynda Cherry | 81Lynda Cherry is the author of 'The Feasts & Festivals of the Messiah.' I wanted to speak to Lynda in the build-up to the Easter season about what we as Latter-day Saints can learn about Jesus Christ and the Gospel from the ancient Jewish feasts and festivals.Some highlights from this episode include why Lynda loves to study Judaism, why Latter-day Saints in particular should pay attention to the Passover, and the symbols in the festivals that teach us of Jesus Christ.--You can find more of Lynda’s work at...2025-03-171h 04For All The Saints With Ben HancockGroundbreaking New Research On Why Marriage Still Matters In 2025 - Andrea Mrozek & Peter Jon Mitchell | 80Andrea Mrozek and Peter Jon Mitchell are co-authors of the important new book 'I Do...Why Marriage Still Matters.' I wanted to speak to Andrea and Peter Jon to learn of the advantages of those who are married in comparison to those in other situations such as cohabiting and why the sometimes-labelled 'archaic' setup of traditional marriage still holds up in the 21st century.Some highlights from this episode include whether or not polyamory is just an Internet fad, whether or not marriage actually is in active decline, and why you should prioritise marriage e...2025-03-1059 minFor All The Saints With Ben HancockWhat's It Like To Serve In The General Relief Society Presidency? - Reyna Aburto | 79Reyna Aburto served on the General Relief Society Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 2017-2022.I wanted to speak to Sister Aburto to celebrate the 183rd anniversary of the Relief Society and hear what it's like to serve in the Presidency and what she's learned from meeting Relief Society sisters around the globe.Some highlights from this episode include Sister Aburto's experiences serving alongside prophets, seers, and revelators, what it's like to speak at General Conference, and Sister Aburto's advice for people struggling to find their place in Relief Society.2025-03-031h 01
Chamber AmplifiedInside Hancock Youth LeadershipSend us a textAbout the Guests:Olivia Reuille and Ben Jenkins are senior board representatives of the Hancock Youth Leadership program. Olivia is a senior at Findlay High School and Ben is a senior at Liberty-Benton High School. Both have successfully completed the Hancock Youth Leadership program and have taken up leadership roles to guide this year's class.Episode Summary:In this episode of Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, Doug Jenkins dives into the role of youth development and leadership in shaping...2025-02-2817 minFor All The Saints With Ben HancockBONUS - Dietrich Bonhoeffer: The Shocking Story Behind The New Angel Studios Movie w/ Todd KomarnickiAngel Studios are releasing a new movie about Pastor Dietrich Bonhoeffer, directed by writer/producer Todd Komarnicki (Sully, Elf). I delve into Dietrich's background so you can understand the truly inspiring man he is! I speak for about 5 minutes, then I show the trailer, and then I interview Todd for 20 minutes. --Bonhoeffer has a release date in the UK of 7th March, you can book tickets here: https://bonhoefferfilm.com/Follow For All The Saints on social media for updates and inspiring content:www.instagram.com/forallthesaintspodhttps://www.facebook.c...2025-02-2729 minFor All The Saints With Ben Hancock"My Son Was Beheaded By ISIS": A Mother's Journey Of Healing & Forgiveness - Diane Foley | 78Diane Foley is the Mother of James (Jim) Foley who was publicly beheaded by ISIS militants in Syria in 2014. Diane is the subject of the book 'American Mother' by Colum McCann and created the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation to work with governments and families of those taken hostage by terrorists. I wanted to speak to Diane about how God and her faith guided and strengthened her through her journey of healing. Some highlights from this episode include how prayer guided Diane through her series of face-to-face meetings with her son's killer, why she never fe...2025-02-2456 min
The Writers PanelDrew Hancock (Companion)Drew Hancock (writer/director, Companion) discusses being put in a box, tricks for directing on the page, writing from the perspective of a robot, why second drafts always suck, and lots more.THE WRITERS PANEL IS A COMPLETELY INDEPENDENT PRODUCTION.Follow and support the show by subscribing to Ben Blacker's newsletter, Re:Writing, where you'll also get weekly advice from the thousands of writers he's interviewed over the years, as well as access to exclusive live Q&As, meet-ups, and more: benblacker.substack.comCome see Paul F. Tompkins, Paget Brewster...2025-02-1858 minFor All The Saints With Ben HancockWhen A Latter-day Saint Apostle Surprised A Tiny Branch In England - Connor Duncanson | 77Connor Duncanson currently volunteers in the role of President of the Peterlee Branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a small Branch of the Church on the North-eastern English coast. Disclaimer: Connor's thoughts and views are his own and not the official view of the Church.I wanted to speak to Connor to hear his experiences serving as a very young Branch President who has been in that role for several years.Some highlights from this episode include when Elder Ulisses Soares, an Apostle, surprised the small Branch with a visit, what...2025-02-171h 00For All The Saints With Ben HancockExclusive Insight: How The Church Is Building Temples In 2025 - Jacob Wall-Smith | 76Jacob Wall-Smith is an architect working on the Birmingham, England Temple which has its groundbreaking ceremony in March. I wanted to speak to Jacob following on from my episode with Peter Trebilcock to see what the process for Temple-building is in 2025.Some highlights from this episode include how Jacob got the job working on the Temple, discussing how the layout is developed, and explaining different design elements on the exterior.--Follow For All The Saints on social media for updates and inspiring content:www.instagram.com/forallthesaintspodhttps://w...2025-02-1059 minFor All The Saints With Ben HancockKirby Heyborne: The Man Behind The R.M, Singles Ward, The Best Two Years & More | 75Kirby Heyborne is an American actor, musician, singer, songwriter, narrator and comedian. He is known for his roles in The R.M, Sons of Provo, The Best Two Years, Singles Ward & more.I wanted to speak to Kirby to hear about the lessons he's learned from his illustrious career as one of the primary stars of the Latter-day Saint cinema.Some highlights from this episode include which Latter-day Saint comedy movie is Kirby's favourite, his reflections looking back on the backlash he received to doing a beer commercial, and how a spiritual prompting aided him...2025-02-031h 05For All The Saints With Ben HancockGordon B. Hinckley & 8 Heartwarming Miracles Building The Preston Temple - Peter Trebilcock | 74Peter Trebilcock was the Lead Architect of the Preston, England Temple which was dedicated in 1998.I wanted to speak to Peter about his fascinating experiences with former President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Gordon B. Hinckley - who served a mission in the local area of the Temple and who was instrumental in bringing it to fruition. As well as this, there are miraculous stories from it's design to working with the council, and more.Some highlights from this episode include how God turned the hearts of the local community...2025-01-2759 minFor All The Saints With Ben HancockWhy Modesty Is Making A Comeback In 2025 - Ash Froelich | 73Ash Froelich is an Instagram influencer who focuses on helping people understand modesty and how you can still express yourself through fashion and appearance while being modest in how you dress. I wanted to speak to Ash because her content has helped my wife and I have a better understanding of modesty in our daily discipleship.Some highlights from this episode include how men can live the principles of modesty, Ash's 3 fashion essentials, and how people can be courageous with their faith on social media.--You can find more of A...2025-01-2058 minFor All The Saints With Ben HancockThe Astonishing Faith Journey Of A Palestinian Latter-day Saint - Sahar Qumsiyeh | 72Sahar Qumsiyeh is a Palestinian Arab. She was born in Jerusalem, Palestine, and grew up in Beit Sahour, a town close to Bethlehem. She currently teaches in the mathematics department at BYU-Idaho. She is the author of Peace for a Palestinian: One Woman’s Story of Faith Amidst War in the Holy Land. I wanted to speak to Sahar to hear her incredible experiences and to be inspired by her faith as she continued to live out her beliefs when it was intensely difficult to.Some highlights from this episode include hearing Sahar's terrifying weekly tre...2025-01-1359 minFor All The Saints With Ben HancockThe Key To Mastering Doctrine & Covenants In 2025 - Casey Paul Griffiths | 71Casey Paul Griffiths is a Professor of Church History & Doctrine at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. He co-hosts the exceptional Church History Matters Podcast I wanted to speak to Casey as we begin the 2025 Come, Follow Me curriculum of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints which centres on Doctrine & Covenants. Casey has been busy preparing helpful resources on his website and each week on the Church History Matters Podcast, and here he shares some wisdom to help us all get ready and make the most of Doctrine & Covenants this year.Some highlights f...2025-01-0656 minFor All The Saints With Ben HancockThe Ancient Wisdom Behind Religious Architecture - Geoff Heath-Taylor | 70Geoff Heath-Taylor is an architectural historian, writer, and co-host of The Country House Podcast.I wanted to speak to Geoff, who is a devout Christian, about the links between faith and architecture, as well as how the two have connected throughout history.Some highlights from this episode include how the layout of a worship space impacts behaviour in worship, how sacred buildings act as a living testimony, and Geoff's favourite religious buildings.--You can find more of Geoff’s work at the following links:- https://www.thecountryhousepodcast.com/2024-12-301h 03For All The Saints With Ben HancockHow To Live A Rich Life As A Christian With Same-Sex Attraction - Rachel Gilson | 69Rachel Gilson serves on the leadership team for theological development and culture for Cru, and is the author of Born Again This Way: Coming Out, Coming to Faith and What Comes Next as well as Parenting Without Panic in an LGBT Affirming World: Discipling our Kids with Jesus’ Truth and Love.I wanted to speak to Rachel after reading some of her brilliant writing about reconciling faithful Christian discipleship with same-sex attraction in a hyper-sexualised society where sexual preference is constantly discussed. I love how Rachel speaks on this topic and feel that she brings an important pe...2024-12-2358 minFor All The Saints With Ben HancockAustralia’s Top Parenting Expert & Latter-day Saint: “Do This To Include God More In Your Family” - Justin Coulson | 68Dr. Justin Coulson is co-host of a prime-time television show in Australia called Parental Guidance where he provides expert parenting advice. He is the founder of happyfamilies.com.au and the Happy Families podcast. He earned his doctorate in psychology from the University of Wollongong.I wanted to speak to Justin to hear how the Gospel has influenced his work and family as a leading parenting expert.Some highlights from this episode include how to help a child navigate a faith crisis, how Justin got into parenting after being a radio DJ, and why being...2024-12-161h 09For All The Saints With Ben HancockFormer Mission President: “You ARE Receiving Revelation, Now ACT On It!” - Loren Dalton | 67Loren Dalton is a former Mission President and Mission Presidency Counsellor who wrote the book, 'You Are Receiving Revelation, Now Act On It.'I wanted to speak to Loren to hear stories and guidance on how the Holy Spirit works in our lives and to understand his view that we receive constant revelation. I loved this interview and the time went so quickly.Some highlights from this episode include powerful stories about the real-time impact of spiritual promptings, why Loren's missionaries felt they'd never received revelation, and how you should respond when you feel...2024-12-091h 01For All The Saints With Ben HancockExclusive Reveal Of The New Artist Who's Revolutionising Latter-day Saint Art - Library Of Godwin | 66Caleb Williams is the mystery man behind Library of Godwin, he is revolutionising Latter-day Saint art with his weekly art pieces aligning with the Church's Come, Follow Me program.I wanted to speak to Caleb as I've followed him from the beginning of his venture, and now he has illustrated the whole Book of Mormon! Some highlights from this episode include Caleb explaining the symbolism he used to convey visually Alma's sermon on faith, how Caleb developed his style, and what he learned in Italy about ancient Temple rituals.--You c...2024-12-0256 minFor All The Saints With Ben Hancock"It's Hard But We Stay Faithful!": The Inspiring Latter-day Saints Of Pakistan | 65Arvee, Nosheen and Ham are faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Pakistan. They run the faithpk page on Instagram, sharing faith-promoting content from Pakistan.I wanted to speak to these three amazing people to learn what the current state of the Church in Pakistan is, and why they choose to stay faithful despite the adversity they can sometimes face.Some highlights from this episode include why the restored Gospel message is resonating with so many in Pakistan, the incredible FSY session they had in Pakistan, and what happened when...2024-11-2538 min
About Small BusinessAbout Small Business Season 2, Episode 5 - Ben Hancock from HC TravelIn this episode of About Small Business, we’re joined by Ben Hancock, co-owner of HC Travel, a coach company based in the North East of England. Ben shares his journey from learning the ropes driving buses and HGVs to discovering his passion for coaches and the transportation industry.
Hear how Ben and his partner, Andy Curtis, took the leap and made the substantial financial commitment to launch their own travel company, overcoming challenges to create a trusted local business. If you’re interested in the travel industry or dream of running your own company, Ben’s story offers valuab...2024-11-2143 minFor All The Saints With Ben HancockThe Meteoric Rise Of The Church In The Philippines - Augusto Lim | 64Augusto Lim is a former Branch President, Stake President, Mission President, Temple President and Regional Representative of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Philippines. In 2024, at the age of 90, he celebrates his 60th year as a Church member.I wanted to speak to Brother Lim about what the Church was like in the Philippines when he joined and how he reflects on the Church's meteoric growth since then to almost 1 million members today.Some highlights from this episode include how a 4-year-old instigated Brother Lim's conversion, what it was like to...2024-11-1859 minFor All The Saints With Ben HancockThe Divine Process Of Calling A Latter-day Saint Stake President - Darren Evans | 63Darren Evans is the current Stake President of the Bristol, England Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Although this role is a regional leadership role, Darren's views and comments are his own and does not necessarily constitute the official comments of the Church.I wanted to speak to Darren about the process of being called as a Stake President and to help provide a peek behind the curtain of what this responsibility entails. We've all been there at Stake Conferences when this happens and it's exciting, you can feel the Spirit working in...2024-11-111h 07For All The Saints With Ben HancockThe Fearless Female Pioneers Who Built The Church In The Pacific & Asia - Felipe & Petra Chou | 62Felipe & Petra Chou are back after their great episode about Mongolia to discuss their new book: Voices of Latter-day Saint Women in the Pacific & Asia. I wanted to speak to Felipe & Petra to learn about these incredible female pioneers. I am still thinking about the things I learned, this was a moving experience to me to learn about these women. I felt of Felipe & Petra's sincere admiration for them. Some highlights from this episode include when Moroni visited a member of Thai royalty, the stories of Temple Matrons in the Hong Kong Temple, and memories of...2024-11-041h 10For All The Saints With Ben HancockBehind The Scenes: What It's Really Like To Be A Mission President In Europe - Daryl Watson | 61Daryl Watson recently completed 3 years leading the Belgium/Netherlands Mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with his wife. I wanted to speak to Daryl about how he reflects on the experience of leading the mission and the logistics and practicalities of what it's actually like to serve in that calling.Some highlights from this episode include how missionary work has changed after Covid, what the first day of leading the mission is like, and the emotional toll of bidding farewell to beloved missionaries and welcoming in new ones every 6 weeks.2024-10-281h 05For All The Saints With Ben HancockSaints: The Most Inspiring Insights & Stories From The Final Volume - James Perry | 60James Perry is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' Area History Manager for Northern Europe, he was a historian and editor on previous volumes of 'Saints' - a narrative history of the Church. He was the general editor of the fourth and final volume of 'Saints.'I wanted to speak to James about his experience joining the Church as a young adult and becoming enamoured with the Church's history. I also wanted to discuss the fourth volume of Saints because it covers from 1955-2020 - so it seems less of a history and more...2024-10-211h 05For All The Saints With Ben HancockLondon Latter-day Saints React To General Conference - October 2024 General Conference Roundtable | 59I travelled to London to meet with a group of Latter-day Saints from all different walks of life to see what they thought of the most recent General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints..I do this every 6 months, and this is the third time, as I love to see what insights others had from watching, what hearing from living Prophets and Apostles means to people and how the Church is spreading globally. .Some highlights from this episode include our reactions to President Nelson’s remarks, what everyone’s favourite talk was...2024-10-141h 28For All The Saints With Ben HancockFrom Latter-day Saint Sceptic To Defender: "I'm Exposing The Adversary's Tactics" - Austin Fife | 58Austin Fife is the author of the Light and Truth Letter, which exposes the tactics of manipulation used by people who seek to destroy the faith of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.I wanted to speak to Austin about his powerful faith journey culminating in the Light and Truth Letter, but also to help us all (including me) become better equipped to answer questions that may cause doubt if not properly understood or aided by trustworthy sources.Some highlights from this episode include how Austin's wife helped him to come...2024-10-071h 06For All The Saints With Ben HancockAstonishing Insights Into Sacred Rituals & Symbolic Clothing - Daniel Belnap | 57Dan Belnap is a Professor of Ancient Scripture at Brigham Young University. One of the topics he writes on extensively is ritual worship.I wanted to speak to Dan about why we worship in rituals and with symbolic clothing, as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints rituals and symbols are central mediums for how I express and live my faith.Some highlights from this episode include Dan’s explanation of King Charles’ Coronation ceremony, the historical importance of washing and anointing prior to ordination, and the hidden meaning behind the clot...2024-09-301h 26For All The Saints With Ben HancockMIT Professor: A.I, Algorithms & The Atonement Of Jesus Christ - Rosalind Picard | 56Dr Rosalind W Picard is an American scholar and inventor who is Professor of Media Arts and Sciences at MIT, founder and director of the Affective Computing Research Group at the MIT Media Lab, and co-founder of the startups Affectiva and Empatica. She has received many recognitions for her research and inventions.I wanted to speak to Dr Picard about her conversion from self-professed proud atheist to powerful Christian tech pioneer. Some highlights from this episode include Dr Picard's thoughts on an A.I Jesus, how complex computing taught Dr Picard about our journey to u...2024-09-231h 02For All The Saints With Ben HancockLatter-day Saint Influencer On Faith, Ballerina Farm & The Chosen - Mama Sosa | 55Mama Sosa is a Latter-day Saint influencer who fearlessly shares her powerful faith story and gospel insights on social media.I've wanted to speak to Sosa for a while on the podcast, she was on our Harrison Butker roundtable and I'm a big fan of her content on social media, so many things she has shared have inspired me to be more bold in sharing the Gospel online. This was a timely opportunity to speak to Mama Sosa with the impending release of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives on Hulu, as well as recent controversies with Hannah...2024-09-161h 04For All The Saints With Ben HancockWho Was John The Beloved & Why Was He Such A Special Apostle? - Eric Huntsman | 54Eric Huntsman is the Academic Director of Brigham Young University's Jerusalem Center and wrote, among other books, the excellent book 'Becoming the Beloved Disciple: Coming Unto Christ Through the Gospel of John.'I wanted to speak to Eric about why John was so beloved and the importance of John's writings in the New Testament specifically. Some highlights from this episode include Eric explaining the special relationship between Jesus Christ and John, Eric's thoughts on how John's writing unveils unique teachings about Satan, and what we can learn from John in our personal paths of d...2024-09-091h 06For All The Saints With Ben HancockLegendary Latter-day Saint Director Discusses New Movie - Garrett Batty | 53Garrett Batty is a beloved Latter-day Saint movie director who has created classics like The Saratov Approach and Freetown.I wanted to speak to Garrett about his newest movie - Faith of Angels, how it came to be and what his new film shows about the resurgence of Christian, feel-good movies of faith.Some highlights from this episode include why Garrett chose this true story to make a film on, whether Christian movies and filmmaking like The Chosen have helped in the resurgence of faith in society, and why stories are so powerful. ...2024-09-021h 01For All The Saints With Ben HancockHow To Transform Your Gospel Studying & Teaching - Jared Halverson | 52Jared Halverson is an associate professor of Ancient Scripture, working at BYU after 24 years of serving in the Church Educational System. Jared also hosts the popular YouTube channel Unshaken I wanted to speak to Jared to learn more about how to become a great student and teacher of the scriptures. I've always been so impressed and inspired by the talented teachers in the Church, and Jared is definitely one of the best. Some highlights from this episode include how to help someone navigate a faith crisis, the one principle that transformed how Jared teaches, and ho...2024-08-261h 14For All The Saints With Ben HancockUnderstanding The Mountain Meadows Massacre - Janiece Johnson | 51Dr Janiece Johnson specialises in American religious history—specifically Mormon history, gender, and the prosecution for the Mountain Meadows Massacre. Janiece worked on Richard E. Turley Jr.'s 'Massacre at Mountain Meadows' book and was the general editor of the recently published Mountain Meadows Massacre: Collected Legal Papers. As a magnificent culmination of her work on the massacre, she wrote and published 'Convicting the Mormons: The Mountain Meadows Massacre in American Culture.I wanted to speak to Janiece as I've always wanted to learn about the Mountain Meadows Massacre, but there is so much emotion and conspiracy ar...2024-08-191h 12For All The Saints With Ben HancockBBC Presenter's Honest Opinion Of Latter-day Saints & Temples - Joe Wilson | 50Joe Wilson is a BBC Presenter who hosts the longest-running faith and ethics broadcast on the network which goes out every Sunday on BBC Radio Lancashire. This is the 50th episode of For All The Saints - I want to take a moment to thank you all for your ongoing support, I love what I do and am grateful for the opportunity to use my professional expertise to share faith-refreshing conversations.I wanted to speak to Joe as he has been a leading figure in the faith community around Lancashire for many years, covering significant L...2024-08-121h 04For All The Saints With Ben HancockWhat Latter-day Saints Can Learn From The Apocrypha - Jared Ludlow | 49Jared Ludlow wrote the book 'Exploring the Apocrypha From a Latter-day Saint Perspective' and has been teaching in the Ancient Scripture Department at BYU since 2006. Previous to that, he spent six years teaching Religion and History at BYU Hawaii, and served the last two years as Chair of the History Department.I wanted to speak to Jared Ludlow to see what Latter-day Saints can learn about the Apocrypha and why we should care about it despite it not being a part of our canon.Some highlights from this episode include the meaning of the word...2024-08-051h 03For All The Saints With Ben HancockUnbelievable Stories Of The Willie & Martin Pioneers - Andrew Olsen & Jolene Allphin | 48Andrew Olsen and Jolene Allphin co-wrote 'Follow Me to Zion: Stories from the Willie Handcart Pioneers'. Respectively, they wrote further books about these pioneers, in Andrew's book he says, 'although this story is one of the most frequently told of all Mormon pioneer accounts, it is also among the least understood.' I wanted to speak to both of them about why they felt to write extensively about the Willie & Martin Handcart Pioneers, but also to find out why these stories aren't fully understood and to hear the lesser-known stories.Some highlights from this episode i...2024-07-291h 13For All The Saints With Ben HancockHow The Church Is Thriving In Micronesia & Guam - Devan Jensen | 47Devan Jensen is the executive editor and social media manager at the BYU Religious Studies Center. He and Rosalind Meno Ram are editors of Battlefields to Temple Grounds: Latter-day Saints in Micronesia and Guam. I wanted to speak to Devan about the establishment of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Micronesia and Guam, considering its unique history during wartime and the geographical layout of so many different islands, I'm so intrigued to hear the stories of the pioneers there and the logistics of the Church in the area!Some highlights from this e...2024-07-221h 12For All The Saints With Ben HancockHow Faithful Men Can Embrace Their Divine Identity - Eric Robertson | 46Eric Robertson is the host of the 'Men Who Love God' podcast, a billboard charting producer, and the co-owner and CEO of Pleasant Pictures Music Club. I wanted to speak to Eric to see what he's learned from interviewing countless men who love God - what are their strengths, challenges, experiences?Some highlights from this episode include the keys to becoming a powerful spiritual leader in the home, how men can rediscover their divine identity, and why middle-aged men are struggling in particular.--You can find more of Eric’s wor...2024-07-151h 06For All The Saints With Ben HancockEverything Latter-Day Saints Need To Know About Ancient Christians - Jason Combs | 45Dr. Jason R. Combs is an associate professor of Ancient Scripture and affiliate faculty of Ancient Near Eastern Studies at Brigham Young University. He also edited the book 'Ancient Christians: An Introduction for Latter-Day Saints.'I wanted to speak to Jason as I am often saddened that I gloss over the 1500+ year period of what we call the Great Apostasy, I find it quite a disparaging term considering the incredible sacrifices of countless truth-seekers and Jason's book helps to bring those important stories of ancient Christians to light and connect them to us, Latter-day Saints.2024-07-081h 06For All The Saints With Ben HancockThe Powerful Restored Truth Of Becoming Like God - Andrew Skinner | 44Dr Andrew C Skinner is the former Dean of Religious Education at Brigham Young University.I wanted to speak to Dr Skinner about one of the most powerful - and sometimes uncomfortable - doctrines of the Restored Gospel: Theosis, Human Divinization, or simply - becoming like God. Some highlights from this episode include what other faiths believe, the King Follett discourse, and why this doctrine is important to Dr Skinner.--You can find more of Andrew's work at the following links:- https://rsc.byu.edu/author/skinner-andrew-c...2024-07-011h 14For All The Saints With Ben HancockHow To Overcome Shame & Guilt With God's Grace - Kurt Francom | 43Kurt Francom is the Host & Executive Director of Leading Saints. I wanted to speak to Kurt about his hope-inspiring and uplifting new book, 'Is God Disappointed In Me: Removing Shame From a Gospel of Grace'. Some highlights from this episode include why Kurt decided to write this as a leadership expert, was King David forgiven for his awful sins, and is there any utility in shame?--You can find more of Kurt’s work at the following links:- https://leadingsaints.org/- https://www.deseretbook.com/product/6070527.html...2024-06-241h 05For All The Saints With Ben HancockThe Miraculous Conversion Of An Atheist Scientist - Sy Garte | 42Dr Sy Garte is a retired biochemist and has been a professor at New York University, University of Pittsburgh, and Rutgers University.I wanted to speak to Sy about his incredible conversion from a militant atheist to a lay leader of a church. Sy's story is powerful, I feel emotional whenever I hear it - but his insights are incredibly valuable about the intersection of faith and science too.Some highlights from this episode include the evolution of the atheism movement, Sy's favourite part of the Gospels, and Sy's vision that made him cry out...2024-06-171h 00For All The Saints With Ben HancockEye-Opening Results From Surveying Thousands of Latter-Day Saints - Josh Coates | 41Josh Coates is the Executive Director of the B.H Roberts Foundation which supports education and research related to the culture, doctrine, and history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I wanted to speak to Josh as the Foundation recently released results of a survey they conducted with thousands of current and former members of the church. There were some really interesting insights into the distinct culture of the church, I think it's helpful to take a step back and observe ourselves and this data was so helpful in doing that. Some hi...2024-06-101h 00For All The Saints With Ben HancockAre Traditional Religious Views Still Welcome? - Harrison Butker Roundtable | 40*Apologies for technical difficulties around 3 minutes in*Harrison Butker is a well-known figure in the American Football world. He is the Kicker for the Superbowl Champions Kansas City Chiefs, coached by Latter-day Saint Andy Reid. Harrison recently came under scrutiny for a graduation speech he gave at Benedictine College, a Catholic college. I wanted to get together with some of the best Latter-day Saint content creators around - Mama Sosa, Batchlor Johnson, Elder TikTok, and Hayden and Savannah Paul from The Stick of Joseph - to discuss why this speech was such a controversy and...2024-06-031h 14For All The Saints With Ben HancockThe Humble Faith Of The Fastest Paralympian In History - Jason Smyth MBE | 39This faith-refreshing conversation is all about spotlighting and learning from an incredible man whose faith has helped him build an impressive career. Jason Smyth MBE is an Irish retired sprint runner. He competes in the T13 disability sport classification as he is legally blind, with his central vision being affected by Stargardt's disease; he also competes in elite non-Paralympic competition. Jason also recently won Ireland's Dancing With The Stars.I wanted to speak to Jason about the role of faith in an elite mindset, and how his faith helped him to not only overcome significant o...2024-05-271h 02For All The Saints With Ben HancockThe Mongolian Latter-Day Saints You Need To Know About - Felipe & Petra Chou | 38This faith-refreshing conversation For All The Saints podcast is all about the Church in Mongolia.Felipe & Petra Chou work at BYU Hawaii and co-authored Voice of the Saints in Mongolia, the first comprehensive history of the Church in Mongolia. I wanted to speak to Felipe & Petra about the unique history of the Church there and the incredible people who were the pioneers there. You will know by now how much I take joy from learning about the international Church, so there was no doubt that I would absolutely love this!Some highlights from t...2024-05-201h 11For All The Saints With Ben HancockA Day In The Life Of The Young Men General President - President Steven J. Lund | 37This faith-refreshing conversation on the For All The Saints podcast is all about the restoration of the Aaronic Priestood. Steven J. Lund currently serves as the Young Men General President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he has served in this role since 2020. I wanted to speak to President Lund on the week that commemorates the restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood (May 15, 1829) and catch up on the function and state of the Aaronic Priesthood today, as well as those who traditionally hold it - young men. Who better to speak to than th...2024-05-1359 minFor All The Saints With Ben HancockWhat It Means To Be A 21st-Century Latter-Day Saint - Patrick Mason | 36This faith-refreshing For All The Saints podcast conversation is all about being Latter-day Saints in the 21st century.Patrick Q. Mason is an American historian specializing in the study of the Latter-day Saint movement. Since 2019, he has held the Leonard J. Arrington Chair of Mormon History and Culture at Utah State University.I wanted to speak to Patrick about the topics of our times as Latter-day Saints: covenants, temples, leaders, and community. Patrick is a fantastic scholar who has some incredibly enlightening ideas that make you want to be a better saint.Some...2024-05-061h 04For All The Saints With Ben HancockPlaying Enos In The Book of Mormon Videos - Nathan Greener | 35This faith-refreshing For All The Saints podcast conversation is all about Enos!Nathan Greener played Enos in the Book of Mormon video series, which is the subject of the Come, Follow Me curriculum at the moment.I wanted to speak to Nathan about his experience preparing for and being in the Book of Mormon videos, and hear his insights from his deep study of Enos.Some highlights from this episode include the filming process of the Book of Mormon videos, the Enos workout, and how Enos can relate to all of us2024-04-2951 minFor All The Saints With Ben HancockUnderstanding The Basics Of Islam - Daniel C. Peterson | 34This faith-refreshing conversation on the For All The Saints Podcast is all about Islam and fasting. Daniel C. Peterson is a former professor of Islamic Studies and Arabic in the Department of Asian and Near Eastern Languages at Brigham Young University.I wanted to speak to Daniel at the close of Ramadan to understand the religious significance of fasting as well as learning from Daniel about the Muslim religion overall.Some highlights from this episode include Daniel's learning of 'inshallah,' what Eid is, and the biggest misconceptions Latter-Day Saints have about Muslims. 2024-04-221h 03For All The Saints With Ben Hancock5 Dutch Latter-Day Saints React To General Conference - April 2024 General Conference Roundtable | 33This faith-refreshing conversation on the For All The Saints podcast is all about the April 2024 General Conference!I visited Amsterdam to visit with 5 Dutch Latter-day Saints and hear about the church in the Netherlands as well as their thoughts on General Conference.I wanted to speak to them because I feel it so important to highlight the immense faith of members all around the world, I'll try my best to do this each General Conference.Some highlights from this episode include the state of missionary work in the Netherlands, a surprise Best Two...2024-04-151h 23For All The Saints With Ben HancockHow Women Can Find Meaning In Traditional Religion - Tammy Peterson | 32This faith-refreshing conversation on the For All The Saints podcast is all about finding God in difficult moments!Tammy Peterson is a Catholic, podcaster, and the wife of Canadian psychologist Jordan B. Peterson.I wanted to speak to Tammy about her awe-inspiring journey of finding God in the midst of her terrifying cancer diagnosis, a cancer with a near-0% survival rate. I also wanted to learn from Tammy about a number of other topics that I find her to be very wise in.Some highlights from this episode include the blessing women have...2024-04-081h 15
The Men Who Love GodInterview with Ben Hancock, Host of For All The Saints PodcastFor All The Saints was established in 2023 by Ben Hancock, who hosts the series, to express his passion and desire for more dialogue around faith, religious belief, and believers' perspectives on the topics of our day. In this episode, we touch on many topics that are pertinent to people, ranging from portraying weakness and stigmas against vulnerability in men to the uprising of faith around the world and Ben's personal vulnerability in his own life. Follow For All The Saints on social media for daily inspiration:Youtube: For All the SaintsInstagram: @forallthesaintspod...2024-03-1440 min
80's HighS3E9 | Music Video: Herbie Hancock’s RockitMusician Herbie Hancock has made a titanic career out of fusing together disparate sounds, and Rockit was the breakout song that put him on the pop culture map. By crossing jazz with synthesizers, hip hop, drum machines, and DJ scratching, this song became the breakdancer's anthem of 1983 in school cafeterias across the country. And always a man to say yes to the possibilities, Herbie unleashed upon an unsuspecting MTV crowd a music video that gave us future shock, filled with disembodied figures writhing to the beat, popping and locking, kicking and twitching, and haunting our minds with the specter...2023-01-151h 50
Declare Your Independence with Ernest Hancock on Odysee2022-08-01 -- Ernest interviews Danny Sessom, Ben (local resident)2022-08-01 -- Ernest interviews Danny Sessom, Ben (local resident)Danny Sessom (The Crypto Show, Hush.is , Manureo.io, DragonX) and Ben (local resident) drops into the Freedom's Phoenix Love Bus Studio to discuss building aircrete domes, building and construction materials, techniques, Occupying the Land, etc...show notes: https://www.freedomsphoenix.com/Media/329671-2022-08-01-2022-08-01-ernest-interviews-danny-sessom-ben-local-resident.htm2022-08-041h 30
MichMashBen SmythToday our guest is Ben Smyth. Ben serves as the Service Leadership Program Manager at the Chaifetz School of Business at Saint Louis University; in this capacity Ben engages students in leadership formation through the conduits of service learning, community engagement, and co-curricular experiences. We talk about Ben's experience at SLU, service leadership, Mission Meets the Market, his role models, and where to find him!
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Service Leadership: https://www.slu.edu/business/degrees-programs/service-leadership-program.php
2022-04-0630 min
Ideas That GrowBen Hancock: Rural Leadership: Taming the Wicked ProblemsBen Hancock (2019 Nuffield NZ Scholar) is a Senior Insights Analyst at Beef + Lamb New Zealand. Born and raised on his family’s hill country sheep and beef farm in Wairarapa, New ZealandBen’s Nuffield research 'Rural leadership: taming the wicked problems' set out to explore how agriculture could get ahead of social and political issues facing the industry, to lead the conversation, rather than react, while at the same time retain social capital.2020-10-0631 min
Beer and Bullsh*t#7 - Michael HancockBen chats with Ontario craft beer pioneer Michael Hancock about his 30+ years in beer, including his connection to Molson, a chance meeting with a beer-loving German Prince, starting a brewpub in the 80s, helping found Collingwood's Side Launch Brewery, and what he's drinking these days.
2020-08-1944 min
Live From The StudioEpisode 122 ft. Tommy Sinbazo & Ben Hancock (LaughFinder) - Peanut ButterTommy Sinbazo and Ben Hancock of the live-play podcast, LaughFinder, are back to discuss their success so far, studio debacles, and nerd fashion.
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Originally recorded October 9, 2018.2018-10-151h 43
The Baily Hancock Show40: "Success + Satisfaction = Happy Career" with Ben Brooks, Executive Business Coach & Founder of PILOTAbout Ben:Ben Brooks' career has been a fantastic adventure. Some of his work includes: getting grey-haired insurance brokers excited to use social media, helping design spy planes for the US Army, changing tires on rental cars while wearing a suit, helping to get Don't Ask, Don't Tell repealed, buying servers on his corporate card to get a project moving, teaching junior high students how to apologize to their parents, designing cufflinks to represent an org’s values, following around aircraft mechanics in Switzerland, defusing screamers in a call center, slicing software development processes with Kaizen, teaching ex...2018-09-1700 min
UnprecedentedWe Have Moved!Hello Unprecedented listeners. We’ve been in the process of transitioning this podcast to a new home and a new format. From here on out, you can find future episodes of Unprecedented over on the Legalspeak podcast, hosted by Law.com’s Vanessa Blum and Leigh Jones. Every three or four weeks, I’ll be dropping in with a dispatch from the intersection of technology and the law. Instead of focusing on individual conversations, going forward I'm hoping to go out and get lots of different voices to talk about how the law and the legal profession are gr...2018-03-3101 min
UnprecedentedThe CFAA, Blockchain, and Why the 'Best Lawyers Would Qualify as Hackers Alexander Urbelis of New York’s Blackstone Law Group describes his unusual career path from getting involved with 2600: The Hacker Quarterly, to becoming a lawyer for the U.S. Army JAG Corps and the CIA, and later joining Big Law. He also discusses the evolution of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, the biggest legal challenges facing the internet, how his background has shaped his information security-focused legal practice.2018-03-0851 min
UnprecedentedDavid Howard, Microsoft's Head of Litigation: Why Tech Is Fighting the U.S. GovernmentMicrosoft is going head-to-head with the Department of Justice at the U.S. Supreme Court later this month over law enforcement access to data stored overseas. In this episode, David Howard, a former federal prosecutor who's now the head of litigation at Microsoft Corp., explains what's at stake in the case and why this issue has become a rallying point for the wider tech industry.2018-02-1420 min
UnprecedentedThe Smart Contracts Are Coming: An Interview With Cardozo Law's Aaron WrightIn this special episode of Law.com's Unprecedented podcast, we talk with Aaron Wright, an associate clinical professor at Cardozo Law School in New York City and director of the school's Blockchain Project. Cardozo has been significantly expanding its initiatives with the technology since 2014, helping major blockchain projects like Ethereum and teaching its students how to code smart contracts. Wright talks about his forthcoming book co-authored with Primavera De Filippi of Harvard's Berkman Klein Center, "Blockchain and the Law: The Rule of Code," and what blockchain will mean for the legal profession—beyond the hype.2018-01-3011 min
UnprecedentedScott Reents: AI, Analytics, and How Cravath Is Embracing TechnologyAt ALM's upcoming Legalweek conference, one of the major overarching themes is how artificial intelligence will change the practice of law. In this episode of Law.com's "Unprecedented" podcast, we talk with one of the speakers at the event—Scott Reents, the lead attorney for data analytics and e‑discovery at Cravath, Swaine & Moore—about the challenges and advantages to integrating AI with the legal profession. For more info, check out the show notes on Law.com.2018-01-2431 min
UnprecedentedHeather Meeker: Big Trends in Open Source Software and the LawRecent months have seen important legal developments in the open source software world. Large organizations including Facebook, Google and the Linux kernel community have adopted new enforcement policies around copyright licenses. And Facebook saw major blowback over patent rules in its open source license. In this episode of “Unprecedented,” O’Melveny & Myers partner Heather Meeker explains these trends and what they mean for lawyers and coders. She also talks about open source security, and the challenges open source projects face in dealing with sexual harassment amid the #MeToo movement. Read the full show notes at www.law.com2018-01-0937 min
UnprecedentedEpisode 20 - End of YearIn the final episode of Unprecedented for 2017, host Ben Hancock talks with Ross Todd, bureau chief of Law.com’s California news site The Recorder, about the big legal battles in tech for the coming year. There’s the looming trial in Waymo v. Uber, litigation over the Tezos initial coin offering, and of course, the big digital privacy cases pending at the U.S. Supreme Court. Like the podcast? Leave us a review, and check out more coverage of these stories in the show notes at Law.com.2017-12-2239 min
UnprecedentedJoshua Ashley Klayman: Bitcoin, ICOs, and Token Presales -- From a Regulatory PerspectiveThe chair of the Wall Street Blockchain Alliance Legal Working Group helps interpret the debate over how digital tokens fit into a regulatory framework created in a much different era.2017-12-1249 min
UnprecedentedNathan Wessler: The Fourth Amendment and the ‘GPS’ in our Pockets This week on Law.com’s Unprecedented podcast we talk with Nathan Wessler, a staff attorney with the ACLU’s Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project. Wessler will be arguing against the Department of Justice on Wednesday at the U.S. Supreme Court in Carpenter v. U.S.2017-11-2730 min
UnprecedentedRiana Pfefferkorn: The Looming Battle in the Crypto WarsThis week on Law.com’s Unprecedented podcast we talk with Riana Pfefferkorn, a fellow at the Center for Internet and Society at Stanford Law School focusing on cryptography.2017-11-1431 min
UnprecedentedBrynly Llyr: Ripple and the Legal Challenges Facing Cryptocurrencies This week on Law.com's Unprecedented podcast we talk to Brynly Llyr, general counsel at Ripple Labs, a blockchain company focused on facilitating cross-border money transfers. Llyr talks about the legal challenges facing cryptocurrencies and the emerging fintech sector, and how the landscape is not as uncharted as it may seem. "Just because you have a new technology doesn't mean that no laws apply to it," she says.2017-10-3028 min
UnprecedentedGillian Hadfield: How the Field of Law Needs to ChangeThis week on the Law.com Unprecedented podcast, we hear from Gillian Hadfield, a professor at the University of Southern California's Gould School of Law and author of Rules for a Flat World: Why Humans Invented Law and How to Reinvent It for a Complex Global Economy. 2017-10-1835 min
UnprecedentedJames Lee: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Litigation Duration: 00:25:36 This week on Law.com’s Unprecedented podcast, we hear from James Lee, CEO and co-founder of legal AI startup LegalMation. Lee, also a litigator and managing partner at LTL Attorneys in Los Angeles, talks about the potential and limitations of applying artificial intelligence to litigation. And he offers predictions for how being a lawyer will change once tasks like answering a complaint or writing an interrogatory are automated.2017-10-0225 min
UnprecedentedThe Perils of Being a Judge on Social MediaDuration: 44:45 For an institution that is supposed to appear at all times above the fray, it can get tricky when members of the judiciary decide to accept a Facebook friend request or even just retweet a news article. A set of federal and state appellate court decisions over the summer offered some guidance on what’s allowable for judges when it comes to social media, but a lot is still murky. This week on Unprecedented, we explore the ethical boundaries for the bench online, as well as what judges are telling lawyers about social media behavior. ...2017-09-1544 min
UnprecedentedOnline Sex Trafficking, Emojis, and How the Internet Has Changed LawDuration: 39:31 When Eric Goldman started practicing law, the Internet was a different place from the one we know today: a world of dial-up bulletin boards and web precursors like “Usenet” and “Gopher.” The legal aspects of cyberspace were murky at best. “I joined the Cooley Godward firm in Palo Alto in 1994 and I told them I wanted to do Internet law,” recalls Goldman, now a professor at the Santa Clara University School of Law and prominent technology law blogger. “And they said, ‘That sounds great. If we have any Internet law stuff, we’ll let you know.” Since then, Go...2017-09-1329 min
UnprecedentedWhat’s Next in Legal Tech? A Podcast From Stanford’s FutureLawDuration: 22:08 The legal profession is hardly immune to the changes being wrought by technology. And Stanford University’s CodeX Center—a partnership between its law school and computer science department—has been a significant contributor to those changes in recent years as an incubator for legal tech startups. Among the companies that have roots at CodeX are Bay Area legal analytics firms Lex Machina and Ravel Law. CodeX also has tried to give lawyers and other industry professionals a glimpse over the horizon with its annual “FutureLaw” conference. If there was an overriding theme at this year’s...2017-09-1322 min
UnprecedentedWhat You Need to Know About the Future US-EU Data RegimeDuration: 28:36 Attorneys trying to keep up with the legal landscape surrounding transfers of data between the United States and the European Union have had their work cut out for them the last few years. First, the U.S.-EU “Safe Harbor” framework was scrapped by the EU high court. Just as that was being patched up with the “Privacy Shield,” another court action in Ireland has threatened an alternative legal tool permitting transatlantic data flows. Plus, let’s not forget the gorilla in the room — the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) — which will overhaul the entire legal framework for data p...2017-09-0828 min
UnprecedentedSuing For Security and The Internet of ThingsDuration: 22:50 The Internet of Things has a certain allure. You can set your home at just the right temperature, or ask Alexa about the First Amendment. But if there was one takeaway from the Mirai botnet debacle that weaponized over a million internet cameras, it was this: a lot of these devices have serious security flaws. And those flaws, naturally, have opened the door to lawsuits. In this episode of Unprecedented, we talk with two people about where this issue is headed: Wiley Rein partner Megan Brown, who advises companies on cybersecurity litigation and regulatory issue...2017-09-0822 min
UnprecedentedBig Tech’s Fight Over Foreign-Stored Data: A Podcast With Morgan Lewis Partner Mark KrotoskiDuration: 20:01 How far should the arm of the law reach when it comes to data stored overseas? That’s a question that courts continue to struggle with, even after U.S. tech companies scored a landmark win last year in favor of limiting what authorities can obtain when it comes to foreign-stored data. Prosecutors investigating crimes in their jurisdiction demand access to suspects’ emails and other communications no matter where the data is stored. But companies say complying could put them in conflict with the legal privacy frameworks of other countries. Lately, companies like G...2017-09-0820 min
UnprecedentedWill the DNC Hack Lawsuit Expose Trump-Russia Ties?Duration: 32:18 In this episode of Unprecedented, we talk with Cogan Schneier, a reporter for The National Law Journal who wrote about the groundbreaking privacy and civil rights lawsuit when it was filed last week. “While the lawsuit doesn’t have any smoking gun … if it were to make it past the initial stages and say go into discovery, there would be a lot of interesting information that would likely come out of that,” Schneier says. We also hear from Andrew Wright, an attorney in the Obama White House who’s now a law professor at Savannah Law...2017-09-0832 min
UnprecedentedDriverless Cars and Liability: A Podcast on Legal questions Around Autonomous VehiclesDuration: 19:38 Autonomous vehicles have been in the news a lot lately. Tesla Motors was just hit with a class action lawsuit alleging that its autopilot technology puts drivers in danger when engaged. And in March, the California Department of Motor Vehicles released proposed regulations for fully autonomous vehicles—the kind that wouldn’t have a driver at all. It was a move that left a lot of people thinking that the future of transportation is getting here a lot faster than we thought. But with all this advanced technology, is the law ready to deal with who...2017-09-0819 min
UnprecedentedGoogle's Courtoom Collision With UberDuration: 21:16 The lawsuit by Waymo, Google’s autonomous car division, against Silicon Valley rival Uber is not your normal trade secrets case. The litigation has moved at a breakneck clip since being launched at the end of February. Waymo has alleged an elaborate plot by Uber to steal highly valuable technology and cover its tracks. A top engineer at Uber has invoked the Fifth Amendment. And the judge has flagged the case to federal prosecutors for a possible criminal investigation. In this episode of Unprecedented, we talk with veteran federal prosecutor-turned-white collar defense lawyer Jeffrey Bornstein...2017-09-0821 min
UnprecedentedFormer Top NSA Lawyer Talks Spying, Leaks and Cybersecurity in the Age of TrumpDuration: 34:11 When Rajesh De was first approached about joining the National Security Agency as its general counsel, advisers warned him he might be the last person standing between a free democracy and an Orwellian surveillance program. The reality wasn't quite so dramatic, says De, who also served in the Obama White House and is now a partner at Mayer Brown. But during his tenure, what was long known as "No Such Agency" was forced to confront just how secret it really needed to be after the leaks by Edward Snowden. In this episode of Unprecedented, De talks about surveillance reforms po...2017-09-0634 min
UnprecedentedA Half-Billion Dollar Bet: Burford Director Dishes on Lit Funding Industry's Future Duration: 28:49 The litigation finance industry is heating up in the U.S. as new funders enter the market and hire away Big Law attorneys to fill their ranks. Another sign of this trend: Burford Capital, one of the largest litigation funders, recently announced it had poured almost half a billion dollars into litigation finance in just the first half of this year after its game-changing acquisition of Gerchen Keller. In this episode of Unprecedented, Burford managing director and Gerchen Keller alum Travis Lenkner talks about the effect of all that money pouring into the legal system. "The changes that might be brought...2017-09-0628 min
Wrong ReelBen Wheatley's "A Field in England"In our first podcast ever we (Parker Dixon, James Hancock, Mikhail Karadimov) discuss Ben Wheatley's ambitious film "A Field in England" (2013) and debate to what extent the film is successful in what it sets out to accomplish.2014-10-0145 min