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Polity Matters89. Crash Course on the PCA General AssemblyJared, Scott, and Ben spend time with friend of the show Steve Dowling, discussing the week of General Assembly and what we might expect at the 52nd.Fred Greco's Overtures RoundupJacob Gerber's Parliamentary Procedure for Presbytershttps://pcaga.orgSend us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...)Support the showScott's TwitterJared's TwitterBen's Twitter2025-06-1639 minPolity Matters88. Some Sense of Order (Overtures 2025 Part Two)Alex Ford is back! We quickly put him to work sifting through Overtures with the guys...http://pcahistory.orgOvertures discussed: 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 27, 28, 29, 33, 34, 35, 36, 41, 42, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50Send us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...)Support the showScott's TwitterJared's TwitterBen's Twitter2025-06-121h 06Polity Matters87. It's Almost GA, Where's Our Controversy? (Overtures 2025 Part One)Alex Ford is back! We quickly put him to work sifting through Overtures with the guys...http://pcahistory.orgOvertures discussed: 1, 6, 7, 8, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 22, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31, 32, 37, 40Send us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...)Support the showScott's TwitterJared's TwitterBen's Twitter2025-06-101h 01Polity Matters80. BCO 36 The Infliction of Church CensuresDr. Waters joins the guys to discuss the infliction of censures.Send us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...)Support the showScott's TwitterJared's TwitterBen's Twitter2025-05-131h 02Polity Matters79. Bigger Problems Than Testifying in a PCA Court (BCO 35 part two)Ben, Jared, Scott, and Fred finish out BCO 35.Send us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...)Support the showScott's TwitterJared's TwitterBen's Twitter2025-05-0638 min
Ed on the EdgeEp 43 · Ben Nelson | Founder & CEO, Minervawww.dashmedia.coEntrepreneurs. Educators. Investors. Policymakers. Hosted by GSV Founder & CEO Michael Moe, Ed on the Edge covers the "who" and the "how" of driving change in the global education landscape.Ben Nelson is founder, chairman, and CEO of Minerva Project and Founder of Minerva University. Ben founded Minerva in 2011 with the goal of nurturing critical wisdom for the sake of the world through a systematic and evidence-based approach to learning. Nelson has, since, built Minerva University, ranked as the most innovative university in the world, and has developed a business to share Minerva's...2025-05-0117 minPolity Matters78. An Out of Date Bunch of Malarkey (BCO 35 part one)Ben, Jared, Scott, and Fred begin PCA BCO Chapter 35 on Evidence. They discuss the competency of witnesses, the rights of the accused and accuser, procedures for handling testimony, and the judgment of evidence in church courts. Send us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...)Support the showScott's TwitterJared's TwitterBen's Twitter2025-04-2935 minPolity Matters77. All of My Secrets Have Been Exposed (BCO 34)Jared and Scott are joined by RE John Bise to work through matters pertaining to process against TEs.Send us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...)Support the showScott's TwitterJared's TwitterBen's Twitter2025-04-2249 min
Coming Out Christian - A LOVEboldly PodcastA Coincidental Easter with Siobhan Boyd-Nelson and the Rev. Dr. Ben HuelskampWelcome to "Coming Out Christian," a new podcast from LOVEboldly hosted by Siobhan Boyd-Nelson and the Rev. Dr. Ben Huelskamp, exploring the tensions of being Queer, Christian, and Progressive in the 21st century. Fun, faithful, and sometimes irreverent, the podcast seeks to uplift the often silenced voices of people who find tension being Queer in Christian spaces and Christian in Queer spaces, while representing the radical teachings of Jesus."Season 1, Episode 1 - A Coincidental Easter" introduces the podcast, its regular segments, and the hosts. As we launch this new project, both Western and Eastern Easter fall on...2025-04-2027 minPolity Matters76. Until I Read Them Out Loud (BCO 33)Steve Dowling joins the polity bros to work through BCO 33: Special Rules Pertaining to Process Before Sessions.Send us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...)Support the showScott's TwitterJared's TwitterBen's Twitter2025-04-1541 minPolity Matters75. The People I Lied to Are Dead: Part Three (BCO 32 part two)Ben, Jared, Scott, and Fred continue their discussion and explanation of BCO 32.Send us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...)Support the showScott's TwitterJared's TwitterBen's Twitter2025-04-0841 minPolity Matters74. The People I Lied to Are Dead (BCO 32 Part One)Ben, Jared, Scott, and Fred deal with the first six sections of BCO 32.Send us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...)Support the showScott's TwitterJared's TwitterBen's Twitter2025-04-0149 minPolity Matters73. Best Host Ever (BCO 31 part two)Ben, Jared, Half-Scott, and Steve are back to finish BCO 31. Send us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...)Support the showScott's TwitterJared's TwitterBen's Twitter2025-03-2551 minPolity Matters72. Story Time with Steve (BCO 31 part one)Ben, Jared, and Scott are joined by Steve Tipton to dive into BCO 31, which outlines the key players and procedures involved in formal judicial processes within the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). They start off with a bit of fun—Jared presents a quiz on judicial cases that have shaped the PCA. Then, the discussion turns serious as they unpack the nuances of BCO 31, addressing questions of jurisdiction, the role of the courts, and the necessity of due process in church discipline.Send us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it...2025-03-181h 04Polity Matters71. Pure Hypothetical (BCO 30)In this episode of Polity Matters, hosts Ben Ratliff, Jared Nelson, and Scott Edberg welcome Dr. Guy Waters of Reformed Theological Seminary to discuss Chapter 30 of the PCA Book of Church Order (BCO), which deals with church censures. They explore the biblical, theological, and practical aspects of church discipline, the different types of censures available to church courts, and how they should be wisely applied in the life of the church.Books by Dr. Waters:How Jesus Runs the ChurchFacing the Last Enemy: Death and the Christian The Sabbath as R...2025-03-1155 minEd on the EdgeEp 27 · Ben Nelson | Founder & CEO of Minervawww.dashmedia.coEntrepreneurs. Educators. Investors. Policymakers. Hosted by GSV Founder & CEO Michael Moe, Ed on the Edge covers the "who" and the "how" of driving change in the global education landscape.Ben Nelson is Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Minerva and Founder of Minerva University. Ben founded Minerva in 2011 with the goal of nurturing critical wisdom for the sake of the world through a systematic and evidence-based approach to learning. Nelson has since built Minerva University, which has been ranked as the most innovative university in the world, and has developed a business to...2024-10-1646 min
React Round UpLambda School with Ben Nelson - RRU 256In this episode, the panelists talk with Ben Nelson who is a co-founder and CTO of Lambda School. The panelists and Ben talk about Lambda School, the pros & cons of the 4-year university program for developers, and much more. Check it out!SponsorsChuck's Resume TemplateDeveloper Book ClubBecome a Top 1% Dev with a Top End Devs MembershipLinksRuby on RailsAngularJavaScriptElmPhoenixGitHubGet A Coder JobIncome Share Agreement’s DefinitionDevMountainCharles Max Wood’s TwitterNader Dabit’s TwitterLucas Reis’ GitHubBen Nelson’s Talk: Rethinking Higher Education – ICERI 2016 Keynote SpeechBen Nelson’s LinkedInBen Nelson’s TwitterLambda SchoolPicksLucas - Cypre...2024-05-0150 min
Flex Diet PodcastEpisode 260: Real-Talk on Fitness and Nutrition Coaching Success with Ben BrownJoin me, Dr. Mike T Nelson, as I welcome the incredibly knowledgeable Ben Brown to the Flex Diet Podcast. Listen in as Ben, a seasoned coach with dual master's degrees in clinical nutrition and exercise physiology, unpacks the secrets to running a thriving online nutrition and fitness business. We tackle everything from the challenge of breaking down scientific jargon into digestible advice for clients to the real-world costs of pursuing ambitious fitness goals. We also highlight the importance of setting realistic expectations and how we navigate the trade-offs of intense fitness regimes for sustainable health.Flex 4 Takeaways:2024-04-091h 04
The Broken BanquetS2, E14: Meet Ben NelsonBefore we get to Ben... In the introduction, we spoke about our friend from Quito, Ecuador, Matt Keifer! (Be sure to listen to his episode from Season One!) Matt and his Futbol Club, Casa Deportivo Cumbre Alta, are raising funds for their future expansion. To donate, CLICK HERE.Now... Meet Ben Nelson! You're going to love this story of how WIL met Ben! Yes, this second season is full of people Wil has met throughout his life and ministry!Ben Nelson has been advancing the Kingdom through ministry since his teen years and...2024-02-191h 04Polity Matters16. Interview with Jonny GibsonBefore we dive into Witherow's The Apostolic Church next week, the bros sit down with Dr. Jonathan Gibson and discuss his study and work on Thomas Witherow.Dr. Jonathan GibsonThe Moon is Always RoundI Will Build My ChurchReformation WorshipFrom Heaven He Came and Sought UsSend us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...)Support the showScott's TwitterJared's TwitterBen's Twitter2023-12-2252 minPolity MattersCalled Meeting: TE Adam ParkerTE Adam Parker joined Jared and Ben to discuss his recent article dealing with one of our apparent favorite topics: assistant pastors.Adam's articleAdam's podcastSend us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...)Support the showScott's TwitterJared's TwitterBen's Twitter2023-12-1944 minPolity Matters14. Interlopers or Conflicts, Etc. (BCO 8.5-8.10)The polity bros resume their discussion with PCA Grand Poobah Fred Greco on BCO 8: The Elder.Listen to Part 1 hereBCO onlineFred is the pastor of Christ Church Katy, TX.The Shepherd Leader by Timothy WitmerSend us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...)Support the showScott's TwitterJared's TwitterBen's Twitter2023-12-0543 minPolity Matters13. I'm Very Interested In Plumbing (BCO 8.1-8.4)The first annual Polity Matters Holiday Gift Guide is here! And also the guys are joined by TE Fred Greco to discuss BCO 8 on The Elder.BCO onlineFred is the pastor of Christ Church Katy, TX. Witherow’s Apostolic Church (series in January) Presbyterianism by Samuel MillerZebra double-ended highlightersJacob Gerber’s Parliamentary Procedure for PresbytersJames Bannerman's The Church of ChristWitherow's I Will Build My ChurchESV Creeds and Confessions BibleCoffee subscriptionRobe...2023-11-2851 minPolity MattersCalled Meeting: RE Howie DonahoeJared sits down with RE Howie Donahoe to discuss churchmanship, including GA moderating all the way to how to write an overture.Send us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...)Support the showScott's TwitterJared's TwitterBen's Twitter2023-11-2343 minPolity Matters12. Who's the Half? (BCO 7)Officers everywhere in BCO 7! A Scottless, Jaredless episode... but Steve Tipton jumps in to cover for them. BCO onlineSteve Tipton is the pastor of Covenant PCA in Panama City, FL, and an editor at Presbyterian Polity.PCA Studies & Reports, 1973 - 2021Report of the Ad-Interim Committee on Number of OfficesAppendix A: Two Offices and Two Orders of Elders Appendix B: Ministers of the WordAppendix C: Empowered to ServeAppendix D: Biblical Study on "Ordination"Polity Matters #7: BCO 3How Jesus Runs the...2023-11-2152 minPolity Matters10. You're a Church (BCO 5.9-5.10)Ben is joined by Matt and another Ben to discuss Mission Churches in real life.BCO onlineBen Kappers is the pastor of All Saints Reformed Church in St. George, UTMatt Bradley is the pastor of All Saints Presbyterian Church in Brentwood, TNSupport the work of All Saints in St George!Send us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...)Support the showScott's TwitterJared's TwitterBen's Twitter2023-11-0754 minPolity Matters9. Big Ole Spreadsheet (BCO 5.1-5.8)Ben and Jared are joined by Stephen and Jeremy to discuss the many details of Mission Churches from BCO 5.BCO OnlineBe sure to tweet a presbytery emoji or tumbleweeds at @SEdburgStephen SpinnenweberJeremy ByrdBirmingham Theological Seminary (BTS)Studying the Book of Church Order: Some Resources by Jared NelsonScott’s screamo bandScott’s favorite excel function: =IF(MAX(XLOOKUP($A24, 'Current Worship'!$F$3:$F$105, 'Current Worship'!$A$3:$A$105, FALSE, 0,-1), XLOOKUP($ A24, 'Current Worship'!$0$3:$0$105, 'Current Worship'!$A$3:$A$105, FALSE, 0,-1...2023-10-311h 06
Solopreneur MoneyThe Myths and Misunderstandings that Stop Books in Their Tracks with Ben GioiaThey say that everyone has at least one book in them. Are you getting stuck by the common myths and misconceptions that people have about publishing books? Ben Gioia is a four-time best-selling author who has been on Solopreneur Money before. He is here today to identify and dispel the misunderstandings that stop books from getting finished. If you have had writing a book on your to-do list, listen in to hear how you can get it done. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Ben’s story [2:02] The big...2023-10-0240 minPolity Matters3. I Thought This Would Be About Polity (BCO Preface II.4-8)Scott, Jared, and Ben are joined by Steve Tipton as they conclude their discussions about the PCA BCO Preliminary Principles. PCA BCO onlineEpisode 2: Preface II.1-3Steve Tipton is the pastor of Covenant PCA in Panama City, FL, and an editor at Presbyterian Polity.Send us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...)Support the showScott's TwitterJared's TwitterBen's Twitter2023-09-1940 minPolity Matters2. You're Going to Hate Sausage Forever (BCO Preface II.1-3)Scott, Jared, and Ben are joined by Steve Tipton in the first of two conversations about the PCA BCO Preliminary Principles. PCA BCO onlineEpisode 1: Preface ISteve Tipton is the pastor of Covenant PCA in Panama City, FL, and an editor at Presbyterian Polity.RTS JacksonBuy the RPCNA Constitution for FREE! prolegomena: a formal essay or critical discussion serving to introduce and interpret an extended workWestminster Confession 21James Bannerman's The Church of ChristGuy Waters' How Jesus Runs t...2023-09-1250 min
Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic DevelopmentFusing Memes, AI, and Economic Development in Georgia With Ben McDanielIn this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Ben McDaniel, the director for the Barrow Brazelton Joint Economic Development Authority in Georgia, shares how he uses memes and AI tools like ChatGPT to market his community in creative ways. McDaniel says he leans into his authentic self on platforms like LinkedIn, making funny or interesting memes that get noticed by site selectors and project managers. He also uses ChatGPT to help with common economic development tasks like crafting RFI responses and offer letters. McDaniel believes AI will transform the field and is already introducing it to his 10-year-old daughter.2023-08-2122 min
Freedom Hack RadioGuinness World Records to Altruistic Investing with Ben NelsonOn October 14, 2012 Felix Baumgartner broke 7 world records by skydiving from 128,000 feet (39,000 meters), reaching a maximum velocity of 833.9mph (1,342km/h). And the man behind this epic production (and an abundance of other Guinness world records revolving around the extreme sports space, and beyond), was none other than Mr. Ben Nelson…Join Bryce Robertson and Ben Nelson as Ben weaves his mind-boggling skillset and years of wisdom into helping passive investors get to their next-desired level of FREEDOM!Ben NelsonWil...2023-07-071h 03
The Real Estate MindsetEpisode 109: How to Get Out of A Rut with Eric and Ben NelsonWhat do you do to get out of a rut?In this episode of The Real Estate Mindset podcast, I chat with my co-host Ben Nelson about how we got out of a rut in our businesses. We share what’s the first thing you should do, which is to acknowledge where you are mentally. From there, you can learn how to see your life from a different perspective and take action to change it for the better. We also chat about passion income and how it may be the...2023-04-2427 min
Diary of an Apartment InvestorATE - Choosing Partners With Ben Nelson & Patrice TisdaleBen Nelson & Patrice Tisdale talk about vetting partners, structuring deals, challenges faced, and lessons learned. Interested in learning from me? Visit https://www.thetribeoftitans.info/coachingJoin our multifamily investing community for FREE for in-depth courses and live networking with like-minded apartment investors at the Tribe of TitansLink to subscribe to YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/SubYouTubeDiaryPodcastApple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/AppleDiaryPodcast Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotDiaryPodcast Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/GoogleDiaryPodcast Follow us on:Facebook: https://www...2023-04-1036 min
Dare to LearnBen Nelson | How to develop and evolve the "Learning" conceptBen Nelson es un visionario y apasionado por reinventar la educación superior y esto lo ha llevado a ser fundador y rector de la Universidad Minerva, creando un modelo disruptivo de educación universitaria galardonado como el más innovador e impactante del mundo, buscando crear skills universales como problem solving, cómo tomar decisiones, etc. Y además es también chairman y CEO de Minerva Project. Por todo esto, para mí era tan importante hablar con Ben y escucharlo compartir su perspectiva del aprendizaje.Nelson también ha recorrido la industria de la tecnología, pasó m...2023-01-3052 min
Lead the Team (Top 2% of Podcasts)Why Leaders Must Discover Their Own Point of View - CSO Omnicom, Nelson FreitasEver overthink things and hesitate to find your leadership voice? Stop being in the background and start evolving your own unique perspective so that you can become a great leader. Find inspiration from those you admire and successful companies driving the way to the next big thing. Every successful leader has their own distinct style.I host Nelson Freitas, CSO of Omnicom, where he shares his experience of becoming a successful leader by finding the courage to develop his own style and finding inspiration from unique sources.Nelson Freitas is Global Chief Strategy Officer at...2022-09-1438 min
IlluminatEDnSquared- Minerva Project Keynote with Ben Nelson, Chairman and CEO of Minerva ProjectBen Nelson is the Founder of Minerva, and a visionary with a passion to reinvent higher education. Prior to Minerva, Nelson spent more than 10 years at Snapfish, where he helped build the company from startup to the world’s largest personal publishing service. With over 42 million transactions across 22 countries, nearly five times greater than its closest competitor, Snapfish is among the top e-commerce services in the world. Serving as CEO from 2005 through 2010, Nelson began his tenure at Snapfish by leading the company’s sale to Hewlett Packard for $300 million.Prior to joining Snapfish, Nelson was President and CEO...2022-05-1118 min
Richer SoulThe Future of College with Ben NelsonTake away: The ability to see that there are multiple pathways to potentially correct answers is really the secret to effective interactions. College may no longer provide a return on the investment you make. Action step: Work with your children and talk about what actually is life. Money Learnings: Ben grew up as a son of a scientist. Bio: Ben Nelson is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Minerva Project and the Chancellor of Minerva University. Prior to Minerva, Nelson spent more than 10 years at Snapfish, where he helped build...2022-05-101h 13
The EdUp Experience397: What is The Minerva Project? - with Ben Nelson, Chairman & CEO of The Minerva ProjectWe welcome YOU back to America's leading higher education podcast, The EdUp Experience!
It’s YOUR time to #EdUp
NOTE: We had an audio challenge with this episode; Joe did not realize he was screaming into his mic and we can’t fix it. Turn him down!
In this episode, President Series #137, YOUR guest is Ben Nelson, Chairman & CEO of The Minerva Project & the Chancellor of Minerva University, YOUR guest cohost is Renee Seltzer, CEO of Ellison Ellery Consulting, YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio, & YOUR sponsor is The Charles Koch Foundation!
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The Beyond PodcastEp 12 | Chancellor Ben Nelson on Courage to Face the FearDoing something different takes unconventional thinking and bold ideas. But how do these qualities meld with the ideas of courage and confidence? Those who believe they can get by on courage alone may be misleading themselves in that they know they’re not taking the right path. This can translate into students who go through college, and complete their courses to the best of their abilities, but still feel lost while entering the workforce. In this episode of the Changemakers series, Chancellor Ben Nelson of Minerva University speaks about the perception of courage, confidence, and problems in edu...2021-10-1923 minEcon Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development"Talent Optimization" with Ben NelsonBen Nelson is the founder and CEO of Radix Leadership. He specializes in helping leaders and organizations build high performing teams that achieve their goals by aligning their purpose and their people to deliver on performance. He's also the executive director of the Kewaunee County Economic Development Corporation in Wisconsin.Special Guest: Ben Nelson.Sponsored By:Econ Dev Pro: Upgrade your subscription and support the Econ Dev Show with a paid membership. Plus AI in Economic Development and other bonuses.Links:May 1, 1969: Fred Rogers testifies before the Senate Subcommittee on Communications...2021-10-1830 min
The Beyond PodcastChangemakers 10: Chancellor Ben Nelson on Educational Arc to Serve Global SocietyChancellor Ben Nelson (1/4)If the goal of Higher Ed is to prepare its students to make a positive global impact, we cannot do so by cutting off our universities from the rest of the world.In this episode of the Changemakers series, Chancellor Ben Nelson of Minerva University discusses the importance of inclusivity and diversity in higher education.--Chancellor Ben Nelson is the founder of Minerva with a passion to reinvent higher education. Prior to Minerva, Nelson spent more than 10 years at Snapfish where he helped build the company from...2021-10-1215 min
The Beyond PodcastChangemakers 08: Chancellor Ben Nelson on the Higher Ed ManifestoChancellor Nelson (2/4)In this episode of the Changemakers series, Chancellor of Minerva University, Ben Nelson, discusses the university's manifesto and how it directly relates to the value of the education they provide to not only their students but also to the people those students will eventually lead and serve.Minerva's manifesto is made up of four core values: critical wisdom, amplified potential, meaningful creation, and purposeful integrity.--Chancellor Ben Nelson is the founder of Minerva with a passion to reinvent higher education. Prior to Minerva, Nelson spent more than 10 years...2021-10-0516 min
The Beyond PodcastChangemakers 06: Chancellor Ben Nelson on Application of WisdomChancellor Ben Nelson (1/4)How much has your education really taught you?When a student’s education, and their degree earned thereafter, is more aesthetic than applicatory to the jobs they will enter into, the negative implications go far beyond just the individual. Society suffers from the uneducated, or rather the miseducated. The systems in place must change. That’s where Minerva University comes in.In this episode of the FutureX Changemakers series the Founder and Chancellor of Minerva University, Ben Nelson, talks about where higher education went wrong, and how we can get back...2021-09-2813 min
Pro Politics with Zac McCraryNebraska's Ben Nelson on the Death of the SenateSend us a textBen Nelson has lived an iconic political life...two terms as Governor and two terms in the Senate as a Democrat in deep red Nebraska - and the key swing vote on landmark legislation from the Bush tax cuts to judicial votes to Obamacare. In this conversation, he talks his political career - beginning with his first Governor's race (starting at 0% and winning by 42 votes). And he goes into depth about his time in the Senate - weighing in on colleagues that impressed him and disappointed him, and touching on the themes of...2021-08-2452 min