Shows
The Brian Turner ShowBrian Turner Show (on East Village Radio), December 31, 2025www.brianturnershow.com, www.eastvillageradio.comUNKNOWN - Untitled - V/A: 100% Unknown Fibers: Odd-Lots (1971, re: Coq Au Vinyl, 2025)MCDONALD & SHERBY - Drivin' Me Crazy - Catharsis (Omniscient, 1974)CHARLES LLOYD - Heavy Karma - Moon Man (Kapp, 1970)PRAY-PAX - T'sannah - The Lolita Years (Zel Zele, 2025)BOYD RICE / DANIEL MILLER - Cleanliness and Order - V/A: Darker Skratcher (LAFMS, 1980)ORGANZA RAY w/TONY MORRIS - Mavra Valista (Rayanza, 2025)WIRE - Drill (Live) - Kidney Bingos EP (Mute, 1988)VAAG - Concrete - V/A: Evel 2025 (Evel, 2025)JEPH JERMAN...
2026-01-011h 59
The Brian Hallam PodcastThe Brian Hallam Podcast Ep 35 Islam and Other Mainstream Pagan BeliefsAs Jesus' return gets closer, the world continues to wax worse. It is time to wake up and realize that what we have been seeing around the world is knocking on the doors of America. We have to be aware. www.NewHeightsChurch.infoInstagram: brian_hallamFacebook: PastorBrianHallamYouTube: Brian Hallam Ministries
2025-12-1548 min
The Bull BrotherhoodEpisode 24 - Sex Magic: The Science, The Ritual, The Power with PAGANWelcome back to The Bull Brotherhood Podcast, where we talk power, pleasure, and the art of dominance from a bull’s perspective.In this episode, we sit down with Pagan, a man who went from skeptic to practitioner after witnessing sex magic firsthand. This isn’t fantasy. This is the intersection of science, intention, orgasm, and ancient archetypes — and how they amplify connection, dominance, and erotic intelligence.You’ll hear how dopamine, oxytocin, and neuroplasticity combine with ritual, archetypes, breathing, symbolism, and polarity to create experiences that transform both bulls and partners.Whether you're a...
2025-11-1454 min
Three Witches and a DruidSE 05 EP 122 - Mystic Moon Books interviewThis week on Three Witches and a Druid, we welcome Sarah Lady Rose, owner of Mystic Moons Books and Brews in Moncton, New Brunswick. Sarah shares her journey of building a thriving occult and pagan shop that has become a cornerstone for the local spiritual community.We talk about the challenges and joys of running a metaphysical store, the growing interest in pagan paths, and the importance of creating safe, welcoming spaces for seekers. Sarah also gives us a behind-the-scenes look at Mystic Moons, from its roots as a bookstore to the vibrant gathering place it...
2025-09-2644 min
The Bull BrotherhoodEpisode 18 - Pagan Interviews Brian Morgan & Socrates about Quality Bulls, True Brotherhood & much moreA deep, no-bull primer on what actually makes a quality bull — origin stories, ethics, the standards that separate amateurs from the elite, and why brotherhood matters. Pagan flips the script and interviews Brian + Socrates, pulling back the curtain on confidence, discipline, listening skills, and how men build reputations that last. Expect practical mindset shifts, stories from the trenches, and actionable standards you can adopt this week.Why You Should ListenAspiring Bulls: Get a clear blueprint for confidence, discipline, and ethical dominance.Manosphere / Red Pill Men: Field-tested tactics and emotional intelligence that actually work with real wo...
2025-09-191h 22
The Bull BrotherhoodEpisode 16 - From Preacher’s Kid to Legendary Bull: Pagan & The4Whore'sMenWhat happens when a preacher’s kid breaks free, dives headfirst into the world of sex, and builds one of the most infamous bull brotherhoods in LA? In this episode of The Bull Brotherhood Podcast, Brian Morgan (The Sigma Male), Socrates (The Perpetual Student), and guest host Siren sit down with Pagan—the self-proclaimed “Sapiosexual Black Bull” and founder of the legendary Four Horsemen. Pagan drops unfiltered truths about sex, race play, kink psychology, and what quality really means when it comes to bulls and women. This is one of the rawest, most insightful episodes we’ve ever recorded.Why Y...
2025-09-041h 02Three Witches and a DruidSE 05 EP 120 - Festivals and Handfastings🌙✨ Three Witches and a Druid – Festival Fires & Handfasting Knots ✨🌙This week’s episode is double the magic and packed with stories, laughter, and a seriously anticipated bonus conversation you won’t want to miss.In Part One :We have 2 witches and one druid as Margo, Gwen, and Brian gathered ‘round the ole podcast coffee / meade stained table to recap the whirlwind summer festivals: We’re spilling all the dirt (literally) on the summer festivals: AEPG and the first ever Mother, Maiden, Crone Festival. BOTH held on the brand spankin’ new land bought for PANS (Pagan Associatio...
2025-08-2936 min
Howl in the WildernessMy Occult Journey On The Pagan Path | Christopher McIntosh | HITW 187Howling about the occult boom of 1960s London, paganism and polytheism with writer and historian Christopher McIntoshSupport the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/howlinthewildernessDepth Counseling with Brian James: http://brianjames.caArchetypal Men’s Coaching Program: http://brianjames.ca/fourinitiationsFollow me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/brianjames.soulworkHITW YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/@howlinthewildernessSend a donation via PayPal: http://paypal.me/brianjamessoulChristopher McIntosh is a British-born writer and historian, specializing in the esoteric traditions of the We...
2025-08-201h 08
Haunted CosmosAn All-American Cult: The Waco Incident (S5, E5)The siege of Mt. Carmel in Waco, TX is among the most infamous episodes in American law enforcement, but what really happened? And who really was the enigmatic David Koresh?Love Haunted Cosmos? Get access to our exclusive show, The Dusty Tome, early ad-free access to main episodes, monthly AMA's, and livestreams with Ben and Brian by becoming a patron of the show: https://www.patreon.com/c/HauntedCosmosBuy the Haunted Cosmos book: https://www.newchristendompress.com/cosmos PS: It's also available as an audiobook!This episode’s Headline Sponsor is: Zily Cr...
2025-08-201h 44
The Aggressive Life with Brian TomeMajor League Faith: On the Field with the Cincinnati Reds' Brent Suter, Jake Fraley, TJ Friedl, Will Benson, Emilio Pagan and Tyler Stephenson—Live from Great American BallparkOn the field at Great American Ballpark, BT has the opportunity to emcee a discussion about faith, family, and baseball with six members of his hometown Cincinnati Reds—Brent Suter, Jake Fraley, TJ Friedl, Will Benson, Emilio Pagan and Tyler Stephenson. The players discuss what it takes to grow your faith in the fishbowl of professional sports, the importance of having a great spiritual mentor, and how they maintain their focus on the most important thing through ups and downs.
Watch this week’s episode of The Aggressive Life on YouTube here.
2025-08-0525 min
LGBT In The RingLGBT In The Ring Ep. 297: Sigrid, Scourge of OdinHello, Lovelies! This week we stick in the Southeast and welcome "The Valkyrie of Violence" Sigrid, Scourge of Odin to the show! She & Brian Bell discuss her development from Daughter of Tyr to Scourge of Odin, her Norse Pagan faith and how it informs her in-ring persona, coming up through TWE Chattanooga, working to improve the Southeast for LGBTQ wrestlers and more!Follow Sigrid, Scourge of Odin on Twitter: @SigridScourgeFollow Brian Bell on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @WonderboyOTMFollow LGBT In The Ring on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @LGBTRingPod Support the show o...
2025-07-251h 15Three Witches and a DruidSE 05 - EP 118 How to Worship the Earth When It’s Trying to Kill You – Part 2: Down Under with Julie BrettHow to Worship the Earth When It’s Trying to Kill You – Part 2: Down Under with Julie Brett --- In this delightfully grounded and slightly unhinged second part of our elemental series, the Three Witches and a Druid take a mental journey to the Southern Hemisphere to chat with Julie Brett — Druid, author, teacher, and all-around Earth-loving badass based in the wilds of Australia. All without leaving our favorite recording location... the fire pit in Druid Brian's yard!Julie helps us navigate what it really means to follow a nature-based spiritual path in a land where...
2025-07-1819 minThree Witches and a DruidSE 05 - EP 117 Pagan Community BuildingPagan Community Building (…or is the Druid secretly starting a cult?)This week on Three Witches and a Druid, the gang kicks things off in their now-iconic meeting spot: our wise Druid’s backyard—home to birdsong, dappled sunlight, and a feral patch of Japanese knotweed that might just be plotting world domination. Annoying? Yes. Edible? Also yes. Turns out, in a post-apocalyptic snack emergency, we might all be chewing knotweed and pretending it's kale.From there, things take a deliciously unhinged turn as the hosts dive into one of their favourite long-running fantas...
2025-07-0420 minThree Witches and a DruidSE 05 EP 115 - Book Of PrayerIn this cozy-chaotic catch-up episode, the witches are back around the ole coffee table with stories, laughter, and a sprinkle of new magic! First up, Mauve shares her enchanting new adventure:Have Cauldron, Will Travel — a roving ritual roadshow bringing sabbats and community magic to witches across Nova Scotia. Think: pop-up circles, moonlit gatherings, and a sabbath rituals with serious main character energy. All aligned with engaging the magical community all across the province and maybe farther to help out where needed. But the real heart of this episode? A deep, soul-stirring (an...
2025-06-0620 minThree Witches and a DruidSE 05 EP 114 - Ethical Sourcing in a Modern Pagan Practice “Where Did That Wand Come From?” – Ethical Sourcing in Modern Pagan PracticeThis week, your favourite coven of conversationalists—Margo, Maeve, Gwen, and Brian—gather 'round the mic to stir the cauldron on a vital topic in today’s magical landscape: Ethical sourcing.Have you ever stopped to wonder where your cloak came from? That gorgeous crystal on your altar? That intricately carved wand that showed up two days after a Temu impulse-buy binge? Sure, your altar looks fabulous… but do you know where that wand came from? Was your cloak stitched with care, - o...
2025-05-2318 min
Chattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchAny Day Now: The Crash (Rev 18:1-8)Augustine wrote The City of God in response to pagan accusations that Rome came under divine judgment because the Empire turned its back on its pagan gods. The book's thesis aligns very closely with the call upon the church from Revelation 18. Babylon is fallen, but its evil influence is still very much felt. In this week’s sermon, Pastor Brian explores the difference between Babylon and the City of God and calls the church to be a distinct community while maintaining a gospel witness to those trapped in Babylon. Let’s turn our attention to thi...
2025-05-1943 minThe Brian Turner ShowBrian Turner Show (on East Village Radio), Khanate Full Band DJ Takeover, May 14, 2024www.brianturnershow.com, www.eastvillageradio.comAnticipation is high for the first American dates of the reformed Khanate, and in advance of their June 3rd show at Le Poisson Rouge, the entire band will be splitting up a full two-hour takeover of Brian Turner’s show on Wednesday, May 14th 4-6pm ET on East Village Radio Khanate’s return to activity since a break in 2010 has also seen the release of To Be Cruel via Sacred Bones, another powerful document of the unit’s inimitable slow-crawl doom aesthetic in full swing. Tonal mayhem, crushing volume, suspension of sound...
2025-05-152h 19Three Witches and a DruidSE 05 EP 112 - Paganism & ClergyThis week, it’s Margo, Gwen, Maeve, and Brian— yes, the usual suspects— gathered ‘round our well-loved, wax-stained, definitely-seen-some-things coffee table. We’ve got candles burning, notebooks open, and a tasty little black cherry cider from BC on the side (because we’re fancy like that). But tonight’s topic? Oh, just a little something light and breezy like... Paganism and Clergy.Yep—we’re going there.Paganism and Clergy.Let’s be real: it’s not something you hear about every day in the wider world, but in our communities, it’s a conversation that’s...
2025-04-2536 min
Eagle Eye Perspectives PodcastNephilim Spirits in the Days of NoahSend us a textIn this podcast Brian explains the angelic watchers which were present in the days of Noah and them leaving their domain to cohabit with women which produced offspring known as the Nephilim (giants in the Old Testament). These same evil spirits will be openly manifesting in the days of the Lord's return encouraging pagan feats or demonic worship (Revelation 9:20). The bible calls these people the false prophets and false teachers for they knew the Master but apostatized there faith in Christ and taught heresies that lead the people of God astray. Coming into sp...
2025-03-181h 42Three Witches and a DruidS05 EP 108 - Paranormal in Paganism: Ghosts, Aliens, and Cryptids... OH MY!Gather ‘round, witches and wanderers and welcome to another exciting episode of Three Witches and a Druid! This week, Margo, Mauve, Gwen, and Brian are back at the kitchen table, drinks in hand and minds wide open, diving into one of the spookiest, most intriguing topics yet—where do ghosts, aliens, and cryptids fit into modern paganism?Do spirits of the dead exist alongside our gods and ancestors, or are ghosts something entirely different? Are aliens ancient deities, cosmic travellers, or just figments of our collective imagination? And what about cryptids—are beings like Bigfoot, the Mo...
2025-02-1424 min
Rated G with Gary G. Garcia and Brian T. Licata243: Unwrapping Santa’s Dark Secrets: A Comedian & Producer Dive DeepIn this special holiday episode of the Rated G Podcast, Gary G. Garcia and Brian T. Licata dive into the fascinating and unexpected history behind Santa Claus. From ancient myths to modern traditions, they uncover surprising connections to pagan rituals, the Statue of Liberty, and even revolutionary events like the French Revolution. Brian shares intriguing historical facts and theories that challenge the conventional image of Santa Claus as just a jolly man in a red suit.
Could today’s Santa Claus have roots in ancient sun-worship ceremonies or political revolutions? As Brian brings the facts, Gary hilariously challenges these cl...
2025-01-061h 54
Horror WeeklyHosts, There’s Something in the Barn, The Melancholy Fantastic, The Dorm that Dripped Blood, and Curse of the Cat PeopleWe’re continuing our December of Holiday Horror with five more holiday-themed scare classics.We’ll begin with an odd home invasion kind of story with 2020’s “Hosts,” then we’ll find that “There’s Something in the Barn” from 2023. We’ll deal with grief and isolation with “The Melancholy Fantastic” from 2011, then visit “The Dorm That Dripped Blood” from 1982. Then we’ll go way back in time to watch how “The Curse of the Cat People” from 1944 plays out. Yes, all of these have a holiday tie-in of some sort.And, of course, we have five excellent short films fo...
2024-12-2845 min
Christmas PastBackstory: IvyFor a long time, ivy conjured images of all things pagan, superstitious, gluttonous, debauched, and morbid. For those reasons, it would be forbidden from churches and Christian homes. Today, it's a classic symbol of Christmas. Sue Hunter joins Brian to tell this uniquely Christmassy turnaround story. Thank you to composer Sarah Cattley for permission to share the beautiful rendition of "Ivy, Chief of Trees it Is," performed by the Granta Chorale and conducted by Janet Wheeler. Music in this episode"The Holly and the Ivy" — Jerome Chauvel, via Pixabay"God Rest Ye Merr...
2024-12-1611 min
The Reality Revolution PodcastManly P Hall - The Mystery Of The ApocalypseSubjected to more criticism than any other book now incorporated in the New Testament, the Apocalypse -- popularly accredited to St. John the Divine -- is by far the most important but least understood of the Gnostic Christian writings. Though Justin Martyr declared the Book of Revelation to have been written by "John, one of Christ's apostles," its authorship was disputed as early as the second century after Christ. In the third century these contentions became acute and even Dionysius of Alexandria and Eusebius attacked the Johannine theory, declaring that both the Book of Revelation a...
2024-12-1443 minThree Witches and a DruidSSE 05 EP 101 - Pagan Faires!The three witches and a Druid sit around the fire pit, enjoying locally brewed mead and discussing a reader question about attending Pagan FairesWe want to apologize for the delay and inconsistency lately. Life has just been hectic for us all! We appreciate you more then you know. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-10-1120 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchAny Day Now: Smyrna - The Church of Tribulation (Rev. 2:8-11)The Church at Smyrna faced a tall order—making disciples in a pagan, decadent city. Their work came at a cost, however, as they faced a great deal of tribulation. In his letter to the church, Jesus reminded the church that he was greater than death and challenged the church to remain faithful no matter what.
Let’s turn our attention to Pastor Brian for this week’s message from Revelation, chapter 2, verses eight through eleven for this week's sermon entitled, “Smyrna - the Church of Tribulation.”
2024-10-0135 minThree Witches and a DruidSE 04 EP 99 - Sunken Lake Pagan Retreat reduxThe three Witches and a Druid all travelled to the Sunken Lake pagan Retreat and had the opportunity to interview various attendees! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-09-0652 minThree Witches and a DruidSE 04 EP 98 - Being Pagan in your Muggle LifeThe three Witches and a Druid sit around the backyard fire and discuss the listener's request, Pagan in a Muggle world Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-08-0925 min
Movie Squad PodcastGodzilla X Kong: The New Empire ReseñaGodzilla X Kong: The New Empire presenta una guerra entre monstruos como nunca antes vista. El director Adam Wingard regresa con Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry y Dan Stevens.
2024-04-0206 min
Classical Theology with Dr. Brian HufflingEP 33: Is It Ok for Christians to Celebrate Halloween and Go Trick-or-treating?Should Christians celebrate Halloween? Is it ok for kids to trick-or-treat? How did Halloween start, and is it really pagan? Check out this interesting interview with ex-astrologer, Marcia Montenegro. It may very well change your view of Halloween! Link to Marcia’s Website: http://www.christiananswersnewage.com Link to Halloween Article (Steven’s link is at the bottom): https://www.christiananswersnewage.co... Affiliate Link to Marcia’s book Spellbound (this is in the process of being republished): https://amzn.to/4752Qd1 Affiliate Link to Marcia’s book on the Enneagram: https://amzn.to/3QgH...
2024-01-1637 min
Rated G with Gary G. Garcia and Brian T. Licata129: Easter Origins, Carnival in Brazil, Bob Lee, and the Mansons: Rated G Goes Down the Rabbit Hole
Are you ready to go deep into the rabbit hole of some of the most shocking and disturbing conspiracies of our time? In this highly provocative and unfiltered episode of Rated G, stand-up comedian Gary G. Garcia and producer Brian T. Licata will expose the hidden truths behind Easter and its pagan roots, the colorful and vibrant carnival culture in Brazil, the notorious Manson Family, and the mysterious murder of Bob Lee, the co-founder of X.com, which later became PayPal, and the founder of the Cash App.
Bob Lee was a highly successful entrepreneur and tech innovator, but...
2023-04-131h 51
Apologetics With Brian O'ConnellJehovah's Witness: Is Jesus God?The Watchtower Organization and its members, Jehovah's Witnesses, reject the deity of Christ. They claim that this Christian doctrine is unbiblical and the result of pagan influence hundreds of years after the death of Christ. Is the deity of Christ the result of pagan influence or did the early church worship Jesus as God from the beginning? What does the Bible teach? Listen to find out.
2022-12-2725 min
Movie Squad PodcastEP. 324: Entrevista a Cineastas del Lusca Film Fest 2022Tuvimos la oportunidad de entrevistar a jóvenes cineastas que participaron en el Lusca Film Fest 2022. Sus nombres son Edwin Franko director de Fuego, Julissa Sofia directora de A Mother's Love, Kevin De la Cruz director de Reacciona o Responde y Brian Ríos director de Lili.
2022-11-0130 min
Fr. Brian Soliven SermonsWhat's The Big Deal About Mary?We could hardly believe it. Here we were half-way across the world and we ran into brother priests from our same city. "What are you doing here?" We blurted out in excitement. "We're leading a pilgrimage group from Sacramento." The unexpected surprise happened in one of the oldest churches dedicated to the Blessed Mother in the Christian world. Founded in 432, the basilica is one of Rome's most magnificent ancient churches. The marble columns that support the golden ceiling were repurposed from Roman pagan temples as Christianity took deeper root in the empire. With a loving devotion to the Mother...
2022-08-0607 min
Queer TheologyAsked And Answered: July 2022It’s time for another Q&A episode where Brian and Fr. Shay answers a selection of burning questions submitted by our listeners! If you have a question you would like answered, please send them over at the email below, or at queertheology.com/listen and submit a video or audio question. We’d love to feature your voice or question on our next episode of Asked And Answered!
Questions answered in this episode:
I’m trans/femine/non-binary and want to transition but am scared it’s like telling God I was a mistake...
2022-07-3130 minThree Witches and a DruidSE 02 EP 38 - Pagan GoldThe three Witches and a Druid sit around the coffee table with some lovely cranberry mead from Hard Honey and discuss the topic of the payment for pagan services and the exchange of goods and services.Music intro from Sencha Skenehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1196371097545759Support us through Patreon if you have a spare coin.https://www.patreon.com/threewitchesandadruidWe also now have an Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/threewitchesandadruid/ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See...
2022-03-1834 minThree Witches and a DruidSE 02 EP 36 - Pagan EthicsThe three Witches and a Druid sit around the coffee table with Fertility Hot Cider mead from Witchcraft Cocktail and discuss the topic of Pagan Ethics within Paganism.Music intro from Damh the Bardhttps://www.paganmusic.co.uk/Support us through Patreon if you have a spare coin.https://www.patreon.com/threewitchesandadruidWe also now have an Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/threewitchesandadruid/ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-02-1852 min
The Conversation FactoryThe Conversation Factory Book Club: The Creative Empathy Field Guide with Brian PagánI'm so excited to share this book club experiment with you. I've been inviting alums of my facilitation masterclass and subscribers to the conversation factory insiders group into intimate conversations with authors of transformative books. In this conversation, my friend Brian Pagán, Author of "The Creative Empathy Field Guide," is our guest. Brian points out early on that empathy is lauded by many thought leaders and no lack of articles - with the simple, inspirational message that empathy is good for you! And while that is absolutely true, what is missing is the how of empathy...
2022-01-2752 minThree Witches and a DruidSE 02 EP 32 - Yule BreakThe three Witches and a Druid team would like to wish you a blessed Yule and Solstice! We hope you are safe, happy and satisfied! We leave you on this Christmas Eve with a small gift of music and storytelling from some of our closest friends!Wendy Martin - Gods Rest Ye Merry Pagan FolkJennifer Hartman - Reading of Old Mother FrostMichael Van den Hoek - Pagan Silent NightBlessed Yule! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
2021-12-2411 min
Truthdealer RadioWhat Does God Think? Part 1How can people celebrate and/or commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ on December 25th, when it is not recorded in the Bible? The apostles and early church never observed any such Holy day. What is the significance of the date December 25th? Jesus Christ was not born on December 25, so who or what is it about? Where do all of the vain customs arise from? HOW / WHY DO CHRIST-HATING LOST PEOPLE LOVE THE "SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS"? Has God ever instructed His children to use any pagan traditions in the worship or observation of His Son Jesus Christ? Has God...
2021-12-0228 min
Refuge Church (Utah)Calling Things Gay (& Otherwise Violating the Pagan Blasphemy Laws) In this 8-part Sunday School class, Pastor Brian Sauvé teaches on things that will get you canceled and why they matter.
2021-11-0756 minThe Sunday School PodcastCalling Things Gay (& Otherwise Violating the Pagan Blasphemy Laws) In this 8-part Sunday School class, Pastor Brian Sauvé teaches on things that will get you canceled and why they matter.
2021-11-0756 minRefuge Church (Utah)Calling Things Gay (& Otherwise Violating the Pagan Blasphemy Laws) In this 8-part Sunday School class, Pastor Brian Sauvé teaches on things that will get you canceled and why they matter.
2021-11-0756 minRefuge Church (Utah)Calling Things Gay (& Otherwise Violating the Pagan Blasphemy Laws) In this 8-part Sunday School class, Pastor Brian Sauvé teaches on things that will get you canceled and why they matter.
2021-11-0756 minRefuge Church (Utah)Calling Things Gay (& Otherwise Violating the Pagan Blasphemy Laws) In this 8-part Sunday School class, Pastor Brian Sauvé teaches on things that will get you canceled and why they matter.
2021-11-0756 min
MindFolk#12 Interview with Ghada Alaa Hamdy: Food for SoulHow can love help us create sustainable change? Ghada Alaa Hamdy shares how she does it, both in the humanitarian sector and at home.
"We're trying really to experience coexistence in a practical way."
See the shownotes & transcript on our website
References
Ghada's LinkedIn Profile
Bahá'í faith and community
Topics
Communication, Love, Psychological Safety, Culture, Growth, Bahá'í, Service, Harassment, Gender, Social Justice, Change Management, Inclusion
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2021-10-2230 min
Three Witches and a DruidSE 01 EP 22 - FestivalsThe Three Witches and a Druid sit around the Zoom table hopefully for the last time with hot beverages and talk about one of our favourite pagan activities, Pagan Festivals!! This episode was edited by Brian and not Krista so please forgive that it isn't nearly as well done.music intro by Thieves of Dagda! Yes! We have played this song before but this is a fitting song for the topic.Support us through Patreon if you have a spare coin.https://www.patreon.com/threewitchesandadruidSupport this...
2021-08-061h 02
Three Witches and a DruidSE 01 EP 21 - Lughnasadh and Pagan Kids Author Jennifer HartmanIn the fields, John Barleycorn, who laid with the Lady in the woods at Beltane, has grown old, and now stands bent and bearded with a crooked cane. He looks to the Sun as he has changed from green to gold, and he knew that his time has come. His life will feed the people, and it is this sacrifice that we honour at Lughnasadh.The Three Witches and a Druid sit around the Zoom table with hot beverages and Brian's second favourite Celtic Fire Festival Lughnasadh! While we are at it, we invited along Jennifer...
2021-07-2352 min
Word of Life Church PodcastStrangers In A Strange Land: The Faithfulness of Daniel The sixth century BC was a very difficult time for the Jewish people. Their holy city and their holy temple had been destroyed, and most of the survivors had been deported into forced exile in Babylon. The difficult challenge they faced was how to survive as exiles in Babylon and maintain their monotheistic faithfulness to Yahweh. How do you integrate into Babylonian society so that you can have a life but at the same time retain your Jewish identity? How do you live in a pagan world without becoming a pagan yourself? This is what the book of Daniel...
2021-06-2031 min
Happy Harvest Horror ShowSummer Solsticeit's time to celebrate the sun and its life giving energyyyy 🌞 Corrie and Brian get witchy, chatting about lore and ritual associated with the summer solstice, pagan traditions, stonehenge, and share all sorts of ideas on how you can celebrate!
Support this spooky creation @ https://anchor.fm/hhhs/support
Twitch Stream Thursdays 6-9 PM: twitch.tv/happyharvest find us on IG @happyharvesthorrorshow or email us happyharvesthorrorshow@gmail.com
Autumn Equinox 2020 episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsrDMSaw9fU&t=9s
Art History Babes Stonehenge Podcast: https://www.arthistorybabes.com/episode-153-art-his...
2021-06-1853 min
Three Witches and a DruidSE 01 EP 18 - Pagan Resources for the beginnerThe three Witches and a Druid sit around the Zoom table with hot beverages and discuss pagan resources for the pagan fresh to the path.Newbie ResourcesPodCastshttps://druidsincars.podbean.com/https://druidry.org/resources/druidcast-the-obod-podcastRune SoupFat Feminist WitchMyths and LegendsTriskeleCoffee and CauldronsBlogshttps://philipcarr-gomm.com/https://www.paganmusic.co.uk/blog/
2021-06-1139 min
MindFolk#11 Interview with Cíntia Taylor: Where are you really from?Some of humanity's most creative works come from an 'outside' perspective. Cíntia Taylor is one of those talented outsiders who moves fluidly between worlds while examining the spaces between them.
"If you're not the default, you... need support."
See the transcript & shownotes on our website
Cíntia Taylor
cintiataylor.com | taylored.eu | LinkedIn | Instagram
References
Clinch (film)
Amélie Onzon
Youval Kuipers
Your Hair is Cute (film)
Débora Santiago
SAE Institute
Brené Brown
Transa...
2021-05-0835 minMindFolk#10 Interview with The Upgrade Society: Do-Be-DoAt any given moment in life, we can either do (take action) or be (simply exist). And we're closest to our true purpose when we can move between those states mindfully. Let's practice this together!
"One of the foundations of [do-be-do] is actually taking the time and the silence to be for a moment and to connect."
See the transcript & shownotes on our website
People
The Upgrade Society
The Upgrade Society's Website
Thomas Swaak
The Essentialist Website
Sujith Ravindran
Sujith on LinkedIn
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2021-04-0534 minThree Witches and a DruidSE 01 EP 13 - Pagan ParentingThe three Witches and a Druid sit around the Zoom table with hot beverages and raising pagan children in modern society. We welcome to our Zoom Circle two guests, Karen, Senior druid of the Grove of Nova Scotia Druids as well as Kat, a local Pagan mom and member of the Universalist Unitarian Church of Halifax. Grab a beverage, put up your feet and stay a spell. All editing and assets are provided by k.fox Content https://www.instagram.com/k.foxcontent/. If you have a spare coin please lend us a hand in supporting this magical c...
2021-04-0224 minMindFolk#9 Interview with Sherin Wafaai: Bath Towels and BoundariesIt's not easy to sashay between two worlds, but it can be incredibly rewarding. Sherin Wafaai examines with us her practice for turning anger into compassion, the importance of our own boundaries, and transforming trauma into purpose.
⚠️ This one goes to a dark place not necessarily suitable for kids...
"Where there is no love, put love, and then there will be love."
See the transcript & shownotes on our website
Sherin Wafaai
Instagram | Sherin's LinkedIn Profile | Healers & Guides
References
Conscious Leadership with Jim Dethmer
Topic...
2021-03-0124 minMindFolk#8 Interview with Goran Mrvoš: Fostering a Culture of Resilience & EmpathyNo organization or company survives 19 years by accident. Goran Mrvoš opens up about how being in nature helps him nurture his own, and his company's, emotional intelligence, grit, and enthusiasm for experimentation.
"Being young in your soul is not a matter of age, but of mindset. "
See the transcript & shownotes on our website
Goran Mrvoš
Instagram | Goran's LinkedIn Profile | Infosit Website | Apprais.ly
Topics
Remote Work, Company Culture, Nature, Employee Assessment, Creativity, Empathy, App Engagement, Emotional Intelligence, Psychological Safety, Digital Detox, Barter Deals
Let's Talk
2021-01-2127 minMindFolk#7 Interview with Adedana Ashebir: It's Gonna Be OKWithin each of us resides at least one fundamental paradox: a contradiction that makes us who we uniquely are. Adedana Ashebir shares with us how her paradoxes fuel her journey toward self-compassion, her relationships with friends & family, and her career in venture capital, empowering overlooked entrepreneurs.
"The PhD-level [of empathy] is: how to have grace for other people, when they don't have grace for you ."
See the transcript & shownotes on our website
Adedana Ashebir
Instagram | Twitter | @Afracanah on Insta | Afracanah on Twitter | Village Capital
Topics
Grace, Imposter...
2020-12-1727 minMindFolk#6 Interview with Abdalla Shaheen: Nature is the Best TeacherThe worst crisis inspires the most meaningful change. Abdalla Shaheen shares with Brian the story of his own crisis, finding love in the Sinai, getting married via Google Translate, and experiencing Bedouin superpowers first-hand.
"You are here on a training mission to learn how to tame your ego."
See the shownotes & transcript on our website
Abdalla Shaheen
E-mail Address
References
The Purpose of Life by Jeffrey Lang
Habiba Community Farm
Topics
Spirituality, Religion, Transformation, Ego, Love, Natural Living, Compassion, Relationships, Sustainability
2020-11-3025 minMindFolk#5 Interview with Karin Ackerholm: Design is Building RelationshipsInteraction designers often transition into other creative roles, and Karin Ackerholm is no exception. She talks with Brian about having curiosity as a superpower, learning empathy from immigrants, and dedicating her career to making the world more sustainable for all of us.
"Should we spend our funding on things that make the world better or worse?"
See the shownotes & transcript on our website
Karin Ackerholm
LinkedIn profile | University bio
References
Brainpickings: Paula Scher on Combinatorial Cr...
2020-11-1628 minMindFolk#4 Interview with Joost MF Liebregts: Change & InnovationWe each face challenges differently, and no one has faced 2020's challenges like Joost MF Liebregts. He shares with Brian the story of how he successfully pivoted his business, and they discuss the happy intersection between sustainability and good business.
"It's an erosion of status quo that makes change happen."
🌍 See the shownotes & transcript on our website
Joost MF Liebregts
Joost on LinkedIn | Purpose Design | Shots of Purpose
References
The Four Hour Workweek by Tim Ferris
Give and Take by Adam Grant
The Futur on YouTube
Topi...
2020-11-0129 minMindFolk#3 Interview with Chiara Vercesi: Finding your Creative VoiceFrom romance novels to board games to The Washington Post, Chiara Vercesi's creative career is far from 'standard.' In this conversation, she takes Brian on a journey from introducing Grandma to homosexuality to having an agent in New York and co-founding Sail Ho Studio.
"I prefer harsh reality over comfortable lies."
🌍 See the shownotes & transcript on our website
Chiara Vercesi
Chiara's website | Behance | Instagram | Sail Ho Studio
Topics
Illustration, Empathy, Relationships, Creative Career, Rationality, Atheism, Homosexuality, Portfolio Advice, Listening, Diffusion, Creative Process
Let's Talk
Tw...
2020-10-1029 minMindFolk#2 MindSnack: Privacy and ConvenienceAs we experiment with different formats, Brian presents our first MindSnack, a short monologue on a topic he finds interesting. This one is about privacy.
Rather than a limitation, Brian sees privacy as an opportunity to build a trusting, healthy relationship with our customers or audience. He outlines the GDPR's three most important concepts and lays out an ethical framework for Privacy by Design, all in less than 10 minutes.
"A healthy relationship between ourselves and our customers relies on fair value exchange."
🌍 See the shownotes & transcript on our website
References
Wat...
2020-09-2506 minHappy Harvest Horror ShowSamhainCorrie and Brian are joined by the spirits of the ancient Celts to talk the myths and traditions of the pagan harvest festival, Samhain. Plus some tips for decorating your altar for this year’s celebration.
Support this spooky creation @ https://anchor.fm/hhhs/support
Follow along on Instagram at @happyharvesthorrorshow.
Catch up with their Spooky Corner episodes on the Art History Babes Podcast:
Holiday Spooky Corner: Krampus
Spooky Corner: Talkin' Banshees
Spooky Corner: The Wendigo
Spooky Corner: Doppelgängers, Evil Twins, Uncanny Doubles
Spo...
2020-09-1248 minMindFolk#1 Interview with Melanja Palitta: Where Emotion and Creativity LiveIn this wild interview, Brian speaks with Melanja Palitta: dancer, filmmaker, painter, photographer, yoga instructor, and all-around creative powerhouse. Their conversation about creativity quickly veers off into a thesis on Melanja's trifocal model of human emotion.
"The law of love is able to go beyond."
🌍 See the shownotes & transcript on our website
Melanja Palitta
Balanslab website | @melanjapalitta on Instagram
Topics
Creativity, Home, Relationships, Love vs Fear, Emotion, Energy, Spirituality, Logos, Painting, Dualism, Infinite Light, Gnosticism, Pina Bausch
Let's Talk
Twitter | Instagram | Send us a v...
2020-09-0939 min
Tinseltown - The Holiday Movie PodcastWi Nøt Trei a Høliday in Sweden this Yër?This week takes us to the pagan holidays universe, where Brian and Courtney look at Midsommar, a movie about what happens when you go with a hippie to a second location.
2020-08-262h 03
Shots of Purpose#23 SerendipityThis one got delightfully out of hand! From being your authentic self to using rumble language to create a safe space, Joost and Brian take our first video-recorded episode to a personal level.
We get into Presence, frogs, intelligent lockdowns, and vegan balcony barbecues. We share our fears, irritations, frustrations, and inspirations. And we get to know each other a little better along the way.
Join us on this sojourn into the messy world of (our) human psychology and remember: we see you, and we value you! ✌️❤️
Also, this is the very first episode...
2020-05-1452 min
SocietyFringePodcast's podcastThe Cult Part 1THE CULT PART 1: REVIVAL WON'T YOU COME BACK HOME The sun really ain't too bright but I got to squint to see anyway Sleeping in a stranger's car I jerk when it starts to sway I said "I'm just in from Jerusalem I'm just in from the sun" A six string in a gunny sack I'm looking to have some fun I been high every single night Won't you come back home with me And won't you try to be with me tonight Won't you come back home with me So I strolled up to the bar...
2020-05-1255 minShots of Purpose#22 Notes on (Remote) Team LeadershipLeading a team, especially for the first time, presents us with interesting challenges. Great! That gives us opportunities to grow, help others in meaningful ways, and discover superpowers we didn’t know we had.
Joost, Tom, and Brian take the opportunity of Tom’s new job to discuss how these opportunities take shape, how they challenge us, and which tools can help us succeed. We cover topics like leadership by example, dealing with organizational politics, and managing team (members’) performance. Enjoy! 🙏🏼
Key Topics
Setting expectations, intention, design principles, task relevant maturity, empathy, vulnerability, one on one’s...
2020-04-131h 10
Shots of Purpose#21 Remote Together. How to Stay Social while Distancing.In some ways, this is an exciting time to be alive. Joost and Brian speak with Reinout Bosman, trainer, speaker, and opera tenor currently living in Florence, Italy. Together, we explore the idea that crisis brings change - we can either shut down or step up and follow new opportunities.
We discuss best practices for conducting classes or workshops online, social rituals like 'Whatsapperitivo' to stay in touch with friends, and how we can enrich our lives by confronting our confining convictions. Our journey passes along purpose, ventures into vulnerability, and careens around courage, creativity, connection, and love. 🙏🏼❤️
Key Topics
Remote wor...
2020-03-2340 min
Shots of Purpose#20 What is A "Better" World? /w Nathan Kinch & Mat Mytka from Greater Than XPeople often talk about "building a better world," but what does that actually mean? We at Shots of Purpose do it too, but to steer this ship called Earth in a new direction, we need to understand where we want to go.
Joost & Brian welcome Nathan Kinch & Mat Mytka, from Greater Than X, to the show. As experts in data ethics and responsible business, they've created practical frameworks to guide planet positive change. From childhood dreams to the bushfires in Australia, we discuss moral principles and how to turn them into action.
Key Topics
Privacy, data ethics, ethical business, outcome...
2020-03-021h 32
Shots of Purpose#19 Health Insurance, GamifiedHealth Insurance, Gamified
Health insurers, like a.s.r. Vitality, are using data from wearables like Fitbit and Apple Watch to give healthier people discounts. This makes a lot of sense: if you’re healthier, you’re less likely to need medical care, which means an insurance company is less likely to have to pay medical bills.
But what could go wrong? In this episode, Joost talks about his life with a.s.r. Vitality and discusses with Brian the benefits and potential pitfalls with gamified health. We discuss privacy, ethical design, and behavior change, pondering the influence of economics on s...
2020-02-101h 50
Shots of Purpose#18 Are the Polar Icecaps Really Melting? /w Xenia TombrouDesign thinking gives people tools to address issues all over the world. Xenia Tombrou uses them in her struggle to clean up her home island of Corfu, Greece.
Tom, Joost, and Brian got to speak with Xenia, communication specialist, project manager, and climate activist. We discuss her work on reusing & reducing waste on the island, the most difficult challenges she faces, and how a little empathy can convert our most vocal critics into our most motivated allies.
Key Topics
Sustainability, waste management, community building, recycling, climate change, ego, leadership, plastic, composting, environment, conservation, design thinking, empathy
Get in touch with...
2020-01-131h 05Shots of Purpose#17 What does neuroscience have to do with the climate crisis? /w Philip Jordanov, NeuropsychologistWhy do we separate our plastic but end up throwing it in the trash anyway? How can we work with cognitive bias to nudge people toward healthier choices? And how do urinal flies save thousands of Euros every year?
Joost & Brian speak with Philip Jordanov, Cognitive Neuropsychologist at Neurofied. He answers these questions and discusses with us how understanding of human behavior can help us fight climate change.
Key Topics
Behavior change, cognitive bias, sustainability, neuroanatomy, evolutionary psychology, dual-systems processing theory, mental models, Amsterdam Fashion Week, ethical persuasion, artificial intelligence, systems thinking
Philip’s E-mail Address
philip@neurofied.com
References
Th...
2019-12-161h 22Truthdealer RadioBiblical Cosmology: Geocentric Doctrine and Pagan Origins of HeliocentricityThe Bible is clear about the world that God created. Geocentricity is the doctrine which describes a stationary earth that does NOT move. Copernicus was influenced by pagan Plato and Catholic heresy.
2019-11-0828 minTruthdealer RadioThe Origins of Samhain and the Modern Catholic Holiday HalloweenEphesians 5:11 Have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. The origins of Halloween are clear, it is a Satanic pagan holiday. The Catholic church adopted it as they did with all pagan holidays on the witches calander. Lukewarm Christian churches are now participating in Trunk or Treat and Harvest Parties. Examine the true history and consider what God's word says about it. http://www.av1611.org/halloween.html
2019-10-3128 min
Shots of Purpose#16 App Data, Privacy and Design Leadership /w Sjoerd Dijkstra, UX Director at App AnnieSjoerd Dijkstra is UX Director at App Annie, a world-leader in the collection and analysis of app data. Sjoerd talks with us about many things, amongst which how companies can inform themselves without infringing people's privacy, successfully running a business with teams spread across the globe, design leadership and the massive increase of popularity of mobile games.
Besides being a UX director, Sjoerd is head of the Dutch branch of App Annie, an avid gamer, a father of two and an all-round nice guy. Find more about Sjoerd on his portfolio here.
Liked or disliked the show? Want us to t...
2019-10-281h 06
Shots of Purpose#15 Why and how should we apply empathy in design?In this episode Brian and Joost talk about why empathy is important, how empathy can be applied in design and how it would work in a workshop format. In October 2019, Joost is hosting a workshop at Design Thinking Conference, so they've taken an 'Open Kitchen' approach and used this podcast to lay the foundation of that workshop.
Brian is our Empathic Design Guru, and takes us on a deep dive in this episode. Tune in to hear how that goes and learn the truths of empathy in design. For example, did you know there is more than 1 type of empathy?
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2019-08-261h 15Shots of PurposeVacation Break: we will be back in August!We're on our summer break enjoying the sun, freshly made, pizza-oven baked pizzas and the fresh outdoors. Don't be sad though, we wil be back in August!
2019-07-1501 min
Shots of Purpose#14 Life Lessons and Great BooksIn this episode Brian, Joost, and Tom share their recent life lessons. Things they've taken to heart and have enriched themselves with. For example, are you aware of the Netherlands' ranking when it comes to sustainability? We are pretty low on the list, but apparently there are some (good) reasons that explain that ranking a bit better than you would assume initially. That's one of Joost's recent lessons learned: there is always another perspective to be heard and learned from. Brian tells us how dealing with assumptions makes him a better communicator and professional, and Tom shares how he's following...
2019-07-081h 11
Shots of Purpose#13 What does it take to start and grow a social enterprise? – With Microlab Founder Luuk VisserA new first for Shots of Purpose! A four-person episode, with special guest Luuk Visser. Luuk is the co-founder of Microlab, a really cool and fast-growing co-working space in Eindhoven, NL. Microlab started as Atelier Eindhoven with only a handful of people, and within 5 years has grown to a space of over 12000m² and with over 700 people in 200 companies.
In this episode we talk with Luuk about how he wanted better equipment for his woodworking hobby, and ending up building a company instead. Furthermore, Luuk tells us about what it takes to make such growth happen (hint: a great team), wha...
2019-06-2459 min
Shots of Purpose#12 Design, Industry 4.0, and Autonomy. Also, does AI make us more human?Boy, is Industry 4.0 full of podcast potential! This is our longest episode to date, and with good reason. First off, we have a cool new intro, completely spontaneously recorded in our pre-podcast preparation. Let us know what you think of it on Twitter @shotsofpurpose. Secondly, AI is changing our world and we just can't completely wrap our heads around what that fully entails for us humans and designers.
Also, autonomous cars are just cool, besides offering lots of new design opportunities, like how they should communicate with non-autonomous road-users. Do they need headlights? What about windows? When are they actually a...
2019-06-101h 23
Shots of Purpose#11 Design for Industry 4.0, what will designers do in the future?What do autonomous vehicles, energy and craftsmanship have in common? Industry 4.0! Brian, Joost, and Tom talk about what Industry 4.0 means for us designers. Before we converse about the implications though, we try to wrap our heads around what industry 4.0 actually is and where it might head in the future.
Here's a short recap on the previous three industrial revolutions. The first industrial revolution happened with the invention of the Steam engine, and the mechanization that followed. Humanity then moved on towards mass production of items with production lines using electricity. The third revolution happened when computers were invented. Their invention a...
2019-05-271h 11
Shots of Purpose#10 Personal Leadership with Positivity Guru Rudy van BeurdenWhat grade from 1 to 10 would you give your life right now? Are you happy? Do you know what makes you happy? We talk with public speaker and positivity guru Rudy van Beurden about how you can discover if you're not happy about something and how to change those parts. It's what some people call Personal Leadership and it can change your your life forever. Together with Rudy, we dive in deep into our own lives, but we also talk about very practical ways of measuring and changing your own happiness. This episode is a really good one, if we say...
2019-03-311h 11
Shots of Purpose#9 Changing the world one challenge, election, and protest at a timeIs the fight against climate change futile? What can we citizens do about it anyway? Last episode got us inspired to keep talking about climate change and what we personally can do about it. In this episode we reflect on our challenges and debate the efficacy of protesting. We also talk about the importance of democracy and using your right to vote. With elections coming up in the Netherlands, we urge everyone to read up on the topics and cast your vote!
2019-03-1846 min
Shots of Purpose#8 Climate change, what can we do about it?Lots of students on the streets protesting against climate change, citizens getting increased energy taxes, and many debates about meeting climate goals. How does climate change influence our lives and what can we do about it as designers and, more importantly, individuals? Tune in to find out why this February was sunny and warm and very different from last year. Hang on till the end where we challenge each other with easy, positive things to change in our lives. This one is close to our hearts and we hope you’ll love it too.
The people, books, and podcasts mentioned in...
2019-03-041h 07
Shots of Purpose#7 What will 2019 bring us?Happy belated New Year! In this fresh 2019 episode, Brian, Joost, and Tom talk about their predictions for the new year. Listen to the convivial trio to find out what they think 2019 has in store for music, food, the planet, and design.
Also, non-twitterererrrss, we hear you! We have a brand-spankin’ new email address for your lovely ideas. Send your feedback, or something you want us to talk about to sop@purposedesign.nl
2019-01-2850 min
Shots of Purpose#6 Privacy, does it matter?Brian, Joost, and Tom talk about privacy. Tom tells us he has nothing to hide, and Brian jumps in to tell us why you do have something to hide and why it’s important to protect it. What do you think about giving up your data for free? Should we be compensated, or are we already being compensated? Find out our perspective in this episode!
2019-01-1358 min
Shots of Purpose#5 Design Ethics. How do we make things the right way?Brian, Joost, and Tom are whole again with Tom’s return. Ready to talk about a serious topic, design ethics, they dive right in. What are ethics in regard to design and how does one operate on the right side? Can affordable and sustainable go together? How can we change from an either/or way of working to combining seemingly opposing values in the design process? We talk about that, and more, in this Shots of Purpose episode.
Have you experienced tough ethical moments in your career? We’d love to hear your story! Share it with us on Twitter, or r...
2018-12-1655 min
Stump The PastorsPagan Christmas? In this episode of Stump the Pastors, Pastor Dan and Brian take up the question of Christmas. Is it a pagan holiday, covered only with a thin veneer of Jesus? Are we engaging in idol worship if we decorate a Christmas tree?Have a question of your own? Head over to the Refuge Church app and tap the Q+A button to leave us your question on theology, Bible, faith, philosophy, culture, politics—or whatever's on your mind!
2018-12-1423 minRefuge Church (Utah)Pagan Christmas? In this episode of Stump the Pastors, Pastor Dan and Brian take up the question of Christmas. Is it a pagan holiday, covered only with a thin veneer of Jesus? Are we engaging in idol worship if we decorate a Christmas tree?Have a question of your own? Head over to the Refuge Church app and tap the Q+A button to leave us your question on theology, Bible, faith, philosophy, culture, politics—or whatever's on your mind!
2018-12-1423 minRefuge Church (Utah)Pagan Christmas? In this episode of Stump the Pastors, Pastor Dan and Brian take up the question of Christmas. Is it a pagan holiday, covered only with a thin veneer of Jesus? Are we engaging in idol worship if we decorate a Christmas tree?Have a question of your own? Head over to the Refuge Church app and tap the Q+A button to leave us your question on theology, Bible, faith, philosophy, culture, politics—or whatever's on your mind!
2018-12-1423 minRefuge Church (Utah)Pagan Christmas? In this episode of Stump the Pastors, Pastor Dan and Brian take up the question of Christmas. Is it a pagan holiday, covered only with a thin veneer of Jesus? Are we engaging in idol worship if we decorate a Christmas tree?Have a question of your own? Head over to the Refuge Church app and tap the Q+A button to leave us your question on theology, Bible, faith, philosophy, culture, politics—or whatever's on your mind!
2018-12-1423 minRefuge Church (Utah)Pagan Christmas? In this episode of Stump the Pastors, Pastor Dan and Brian take up the question of Christmas. Is it a pagan holiday, covered only with a thin veneer of Jesus? Are we engaging in idol worship if we decorate a Christmas tree?Have a question of your own? Head over to the Refuge Church app and tap the Q+A button to leave us your question on theology, Bible, faith, philosophy, culture, politics—or whatever's on your mind!
2018-12-1423 min
Shots of Purpose#4 What makes a good designer?Do you ever export your InDesign file to a PDF to have a different look at it? How about your UIs, ever export them to a phone just to see what it really looks like? Is that one of those intangible design skills?
In this episode, Brian and Joost talk about what skills make a good designer. Do you need to be stubborn? Maybe. What about curious? Definitely. Hop on our Double Decker Analogy bus and find out what we think separates the average from the good in this episode of Shots of Purpose.
2018-12-031h 08
Shots of Purpose#3 Dutch Design Week with Social Designer Tove ElfferichIt’s Dutch Design Week! This year’s theme is ‘If Not Us, Then Who?’ To talk about that, we brought on Tove Elfferich from MorgenMakers She’s a rising social designer, and with her, we talk about the impact of the DDW and which projects we find most powerful.
You can find Tove with MorgenMakers in Hall 4 of the Klokgebouw in Strijp-S during the Dutch Design Week.
And more information about MorgenMakers can be found on their website.
2018-10-241h 09
Shots of Purpose#2 Design Thinking, is it a system? a handbook? a toolbox?Design Thinking, what is it? We talk about our perspective on Design Thinking and how we apply it in our lives, both professionally and personally. Spoiler: we agree, but not entirely.
What do you think Design Thinking is? Let us know on Twitter @shotsofpurpose
2018-10-2358 min
Shots of Purpose#1 Pirate Principles in Design: Scale vs. GrowthThe hosts Brian, Joost and Tom talk about how the Pirate principles written in “Be More Pirate” by Sam Connif Allende apply to today’s design and business.
2018-10-1653 min
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2016-03-132h 00
Word of Life Church PodcastAll The Saints All Hallows Eve (Halloween) and All Saints Day are further examples of Christians re-appropriating pagan holidays for Christian purposes. Like was done with Christmas and Easter -- though Halloween has proved more difficult to unmoor for its pagan past. In its Christian origin All Hallows Eve was a time to remember the departed saints. (You can see how this could lend itself to less sacred and more ghoulish themes.) The idea was to remember the departed saints because they still belong to the communion of saints. Because we believe in resurrection (and being with the Lord in the interim...
2014-10-3100 min