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China's Living LegendsThe Siege That Changed China: How Jinyang Led to the Warring StatesThe Battle of Jinyang marked the end of China’s Spring and Autumn Period and the rise of the Warring States. This episode explores how ancient historians and modern scholars interpreted this turning point in Chinese history.From the Zuo Zhuan’s cryptic final entry—designed to emphasize a deadly feud within the Jin aristocracy—to Sima Guang’s Zizhi Tongjian, which turned the story into a moral lesson that “virtue outweighs talent,” each account reveals a different layer of meaning.Yet behind these moral narratives lies a ruthless act of Realpolitik: the Han and Wei clans’ strategic betrayal of the Zhi, a mo...
2025-10-1228 min
Round Table ChinaSpring and autumn breaks for Chinese kids?Guess what, on top of the usual summer and winter holidays here in China, some kids are getting spring and autumn breaks too! No wonder even some parents want to go back to school again. What do you think? Is it a good idea or a bit too much fun for the kids? On the show: Niu Honglin, Laiming & Yushan
2025-05-1512 min
CD VoiceSpring Travel with Na’zha-A Mythical AdventureIn this episode ofSpring Travel with Ne Zha: A Mythical Adventure, we take a deep dive into the legendary world of Ne Zha, the fiery hero of Chinese folklore, and explore how his story is inspiring a spring travel phenomenon across China. From ancient temples to vibrant modern cities, this journey blends mythology, culture, and breathtaking landscapes. More than just a travel guide, this episode reveals how the blockbuster film Ne Zha 2 is reshaping tourism, drawing visitors to destinations like Tianjin’s industrial parks, Sichuan’s scenic mountains, and Macao’s historic temples. We’ll also explore tradition...
2025-03-2914 min
Round Table ChinaSpring Recruitment season is here!The winds of change are blowing through the job market, and China's Spring Recruitment is leading the charge. Whether you're stepping into your first job or considering a career pivot, now could be the right time to reshape your future. On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yushan
2025-03-2526 min
Round Table ChinaSpring time, tea time!In the business world, seasonal trends significantly influence spending habits—such as Black Friday in the U.S. and the Double Eleven shopping festival in China. However, in the realm of tea, there is an even more specific phenomenon: the spring tea economy. Far from being merely a niche product for enthusiasts, spring tea plays a crucial role in driving the local agricultural sector. The production of spring tea constitutes a substantial portion of the annual tea output, setting the tone for the entire industry. But what exactly makes spring tea such a powerhouse, and why does this single season ha...
2025-03-1926 min
band yapmarc nichelson has a public service announcement: stop adding an s to the end of china springdid you know that marc nichelson used to mow and stripe his band practice field himself? now you do!we sat down with marc to discuss his career, the charm of small schools, his first selmer c*, space jam, beetleborgs, and how folks are insistent on adding that extra s to china spring.
2025-02-082h 33
Round Table ChinaSpring Festival spending highlights!As we conclude our holidays and return to the office, we take an economic temperature check to assess how things went during the Spring Festival. From sky-high movie box office figures to impressive travel statistics, 2025 is poised to be a year of new records and milestones. On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yushun
2025-02-0524 min
Round Table ChinaCNY Special: Spring Festival spending spree!Welcome to the Chinese New Year edition of Round Table! In this edition, we explore a specific aspect of the economy during the holiday season: Spring Festival consumption, which encompasses shopping, tourism, entertainment, and more! On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yushan
2025-02-0324 min
Round Table ChinaRound Table presents: CGTN Super Night - 2025 Spring Festival Celebration (Audio Edition) Part 6Celebrate the Year of the Snake with CGTN's Spring Festival special, Super Night! Join us for the audio edition, featuring a vibrant lineup of programs designed for audiences worldwide. Tune in and enjoy the festivities!
2025-01-2951 minRound Table ChinaRound Table presents: CGTN Super Night - 2025 Spring Festival Celebration (Audio Edition) Part 5Celebrate the Year of the Snake with CGTN's Spring Festival special, Super Night! Join us for the audio edition, featuring a vibrant lineup of programs designed for audiences worldwide. Tune in and enjoy the festivities!
2025-01-2933 minRound Table ChinaRound Table presents: CGTN Super Night - 2025 Spring Festival Celebration (Audio Edition) Part 4Celebrate the Year of the Snake with CGTN's Spring Festival special, Super Night! Join us for the audio edition, featuring a vibrant lineup of programs designed for audiences worldwide. Tune in and enjoy the festivities!
2025-01-2949 minRound Table ChinaRound Table presents: CGTN Super Night - 2025 Spring Festival Celebration (Audio Edition) Part 3Celebrate the Year of the Snake with CGTN's Spring Festival special, Super Night! Join us for the audio edition, featuring a vibrant lineup of programs designed for audiences worldwide. Tune in and enjoy the festivities!
2025-01-2924 minRound Table ChinaRound Table presents: CGTN Super Night - 2025 Spring Festival Celebration (Audio Edition) Part 2Celebrate the Year of the Snake with CGTN's Spring Festival special, Super Night! Join us for the audio edition, featuring a vibrant lineup of programs designed for audiences worldwide. Tune in and enjoy the festivities!
2025-01-2947 minRound Table ChinaRound Table presents: CGTN Super Night - 2025 Spring Festival Celebration (Audio Edition) Part 1Celebrate the Year of the Snake with CGTN's Spring Festival special, Super Night! Join us for the audio edition, featuring a vibrant lineup of programs designed for audiences worldwide. Tune in and enjoy the festivities!
2025-01-291h 07
Round Table ChinaCheerful mental prep for Spring FestivalThe Chinese New Year holidays are approaching—and so is the stress. We know that, ultimately, we will navigate the family drama, the financial pressures of traveling, socializing, and gift-giving, while still enjoying the festivities. But how can we maintain our happiness without losing our composure? We talk mental prep for the Spring Festival celebrations! / Motivational Monday (17:30)! On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yushun
2025-01-2724 min
Round Table ChinaBox office boon! Spring Festival presales explode!One day remains until Chinese New Year's Eve! If you're wondering how to spend your time, why not check out a film? The Spring Festival film frenzy has already shattered records—get ready for the ultimate cinematic celebration! On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yushun
2025-01-2724 min
Round Table China2025 Spring Festival Gala!Lights, music, and surprises await! The CMG Spring Festival Gala promises a spectacle that will leave you talking long after the night ends. We provide a preview of what to expect, along with a look back at China's biggest television event of the year! Don't miss the magic! / Round Table's Happy Place (19:18)! On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yushan
2025-01-2426 min
Round Table China2025 Spring Festival rush starts today!The 2025 Spring Festival travel rush has officially commenced! With 9 billion trips anticipated over a span of 40 days, China is preparing for the world’s largest annual human migration. We take a look inside the numbers to understand just how bustling this festive season truly is. On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly and Ding Heng.
2025-01-1424 min
Round Table ChinaSpring Festival. A UNESCO intangible cultural heritage!China's Spring Festival has received significant recognition from UNESCO! This festive season, characterized by fireworks, family dinners, and red envelopes, is now officially part of our global cultural heritage. Round Table is ready to explain why this celebration is so special and why people around the world are joining in on the festivities! / Who is paying for expensive phone accessories (16:16)? On the show: Niu Honglin, Laiming & Steve Hatherly
2024-12-0526 min
China CompassChina-US Prisoner Swap / Chongqing: Largest City in the World? / Tibetan Monk AssassinsWelcome to China Compass on the Fight Laugh Feast Network! I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben. You can follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I post daily reminders to pray for China (PrayforChina.us). You can also email me with any questions or comments @ bfwesten at gmail dot com. You can also find easy links to everything we are involved in @ PrayGiveGo.us!
Summary
In today’s podcast, I begin by discussing the recent US-China Prisoner Swap (5:10) and its potential implications for casual visits to China. Then I talk all about Chongqing (17:39), whic...
2024-11-3053 min
Super Centex high school football podcastDistrict underdogs ready for upsets, China Spring-Lorena, impactful injured players, love for Gatesville's Rayshon Smith• It's been quite a painful season in Central Texas, as the Super Centex All-Injury Team includes Cash Pullin, Carlos Talton and Donovan Jones of the Midway Panthers; London Smith and JD Bell of the University Trojans; Whitney's Jontae Johnson, China Spring's Matthew Battles, West's Coy Klish and Axtell's Levi Leathers. Of the guys on the shelf, is there one who's most indispensible and if one of these guys were to return, would he immediately impact his team's playoff chances? • Some pretty interesting district showdowns this week in La Vega-Connally, Fairfield-Palestine Westwood and University-Brenham — all of those game with cl...
2024-11-0133 minSuper Centex high school football podcastDistrict underdogs ready for upsets, China Spring-Lorena, impactful injured players, love for Gatesville's Rayshon Smith• It's been quite a painful season in Central Texas, as the Super Centex All-Injury Team includes Cash Pullin, Carlos Talton and Donovan Jones of the Midway Panthers; London Smith and JD Bell of the University Trojans; Whitney's Jontae Johnson, China Spring's Matthew Battles, West's Coy Klish and Axtell's Levi Leathers. Of the guys on the shelf, is there one who's most indispensible and if one of these guys were to return, would he immediately impact his team's playoff chances? • Some pretty interesting district showdowns this week in La Vega-Connally, Fairfield-Palestine Westwood and University-Brenham — all of those game with cl...
2024-11-0133 minSuper Centex high school football podcastDistrict-opening surprises (or not), La Vega-China Spring, University-Belton and more• In the history of classic football rants, Dennis Green's reigns supreme: "They are who we thought they were! And we let them off the hook!" A lot of interesting scores came out of the first full week of district play last week. Who was who you thought they were? And were there any surprises?• In the 21st century, there has been no more consistently good Centex rivalry than China Spring-La Vega. The Pirates are clearly the district favorites. But is this a rivalry game "anything can happen" cliche? Or is that even a possibility?• Two years a...
2024-10-1725 minSuper Centex high school football podcastChina Spring, Crawford, Chilton are 2-12 — who will rebound? Plus our Kris Kristofferson music roundBrice Cherry, Chad Conine and DJ Ramirez are back for more #TribFridayNight football on the Super Centex podcast.• Last year, three of our “C” schools – China Spring (8-4), Crawford (6-5) and Chilton (13-2) – combined to go 27-11. This year they’ve struggled to a 2-12 start to the season, including an 0-5 mark for the Pirates. But they’ve all got good coaches and some promising players, plus tough nondistrict scheduling, and the season isn’t over yet. Which of the three has the best chance to not just get in the playoffs, but maybe even win some games in the...
2024-10-0325 min
The China in Africa Podcast[GLOBAL SOUTH] How Persian Gulf Countries Are Responding to the U.S.-China RivalryFor much of the past thirty years, since the end of the Cold War, the United States has been largely unrivaled in its power in the Middle East and the Persian Gulf. Today, that is no longer the case as the U.S. faces new challenges both from regional powers like Iran and Saudi Arabia as well as international competitors, including China and Russia. This transition to multipolarity is transforming the region and served as the thesis of a special edition of the academic journal Middle East Policy that came out earlier this year. Three...
2024-09-1635 min
The China-Global South PodcastHow Persian Gulf Countries Are Responding to the U.S.-China RivalryFor much of the past thirty years, since the end of the Cold War, the United States has been largely unrivaled in its power in the Middle East and the Persian Gulf. Today, that is no longer the case as the U.S. faces new challenges both from regional powers like Iran and Saudi Arabia as well as international competitors, including China and Russia. This transition to multipolarity is transforming the region and served as the thesis of a special edition of the academic journal Middle East Policy that came out earlier this year. Three...
2024-09-1635 minSuper Centex high school football podcastFantasy football edition with China Spring-University, plus dream matchups, fantasy stats and punishmentsBrice Cherry, Chad Conine and DJ Ramirez are back for more #TribFridayNight football on the Super Centex podcast. • We've got a dream Centex matchup Thursday with China Spring playing University at Waco ISD Stadium. These are two teams that don't often meet, which makes us wonder: What face-off would you like to see in a "fantasy" matchup?• Back to reality: Is China Spring capable of pulling off the upset? Or is it an upset? Debating the Trojans vs. the Cougars.• Let's talk stats: We cover all classifications of football, and know no...
2024-09-1232 minSuper Centex high school football podcastFantasy football edition with China Spring-University, plus dream matchups, fantasy stats and punishmentsBrice Cherry, Chad Conine and DJ Ramirez are back for more #TribFridayNight football on the Super Centex podcast. • We've got a dream Centex matchup Thursday with China Spring playing University at Waco ISD Stadium. These are two teams that don't often meet, which makes us wonder: What face-off would you like to see in a "fantasy" matchup?• Back to reality: Is China Spring capable of pulling off the upset? Or is it an upset? Debating the Trojans vs. the Cougars.• Let's talk stats: We cover all classifications of football, and know no...
2024-09-1232 minSuper Centex high school football podcastShould Axtell be ranked? Plus Mart, China Spring, Lorena losses, 1st-year coaches & moreBrice Cherry, Chad Conine and DJ Ramirez react to the opening-week action of 2024 on #TribFridayNight football on the Super Centex podcast. • Mart, China Spring and Lorena all lost in Week 1. All three of these local programs are accustomed to deep playoff runs. Which of these 0-1 teams do you think is likely to go the deepest in 2024? • It was a good start for first-year head coaches in Week 1, including at Midway's Joe Gillespie, Bosqueville's Reggie Patrick, Live Oak's Matt Hurst, Abbott's Kyle Crawford and Bruceville-Eddy's Marcial Chapa III. Who do you think has the be...
2024-09-0426 minSuper Centex high school football podcastPicking our ride-or-die teams for 2024, China Spring-Franklin & more Week 1 previewsBrice Cherry, Chad Conine and DJ Ramirez are back for another action-packed season of #TribFridayNight football on the Super Centex podcast. 1. What questions do you have that you might learn the answers to in Week 1? 2. With a high-profile top 10-type matchup, China Spring-Franklin is one Week 1 highlight of two heavyweight teams who were denied 3-peats last year. Who is better equipped to go 1-0? 3. What other Week 1 games intrigue you as Centex teams kickoff? How about some all-local matchups like Mart-Whitney or Oglesby-Abbott? 4. Who's your ride-or-die team for...
2024-08-2931 min
Round Table ChinaExplore the wonders of the Spring Festival in ThailandIn the heart of Thailand, where the vibrant energy of Bangkok meets the tranquility of Chiang Mai, a unique cultural fusion unfolds during the Spring Festival. What will be the hottest destination for tourists to visit around the globe during this time? What are some special activities people enjoy during the spring festival period? Join us as we talk to Ms. Pakkanan Winijchai, Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Beijing Office. On the show: Niu Honglin & Yushun
2024-02-0524 minRound Table ChinaThe opportunities and challenges of China's gaming industryChina's press and publication watchdog granted licenses to 105 domestic games in the last week of 2023, bringing the total number of newly issued gaming licenses to 1,075, more than double the number from last year. Is spring coming early to China's gaming industry? On the show: Laiming, Niu Honglin & Josh Cotterill
2024-01-0324 min
Super Centex high school football podcastRound 3's best Centex game: Lorena, Whitney or Chilton? Plus China Spring's swan song, Oglesby-Iredell and more 6-man talk1. It is Turkey Week, and let us give thanks because we have some tasty matchups. Every Central Texas team out there has a 9-3 record — all in the same gravy boat. So which of these Round 3 face-offs has the potential to produce the best game? Lorena-Columbus, Whitney-Winnsboro or Chilton-Granger?
2. There's one all-Centex matchup on the slate, with Oglesby vs. Iredell in the regional final in six-man 1A Div. II. Who would you take in this fight of Tigers and Dragons?
3. We have a real shot at three all-Centex matchups next week in the state quarterfinals (an...
2023-11-2330 min
Wrestling with Pod - China Spring United Methodist ChurchAll SaintsWhat do we mean when we say "saint"? Pastor Janette discusses the different meanings of the word saint in the church, and how we can honor the saints who have passed on.
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2023-11-0836 minSuper Centex high school football podcastChina Spring shouldn't sleep on La Vega. Is Marlin-Riesel a toss-up? Plus shout-outs and Live Oak's big news1. It's October, so that means we've reached some games of real consequence in the high school football scene, including some district-deciding clashes this week. On top of that list in China Spring at La Vega, the latest chapter in the storied history. China Spring is explosive, as both we and Alvarado know (after the Cougars put up 50 in a quarter against the Indians last week), but let's not sleep on La Vega, which dusted a good Waxahachie Life square 56-20 in Week 7. What are the odds of a Pirates upset in this one, and would it even really be...
2023-10-1230 min
Super Centex high school football podcastChina Spring shouldn't sleep on La Vega. Is Marlin-Riesel a toss-up? Plus shout-outs and Live Oak's big news1. It's October, so that means we've reached some games of real consequence in the high school football scene, including some district-deciding clashes this week. On top of that list in China Spring at La Vega, the latest chapter in the storied history. China Spring is explosive, as both we and Alvarado know (after the Cougars put up 50 in a quarter against the Indians last week), but let's not sleep on La Vega, which dusted a good Waxahachie Life square 56-20 in Week 7. What are the odds of a Pirates upset in this one, and would it even really be...
2023-10-1230 minWrestling with Pod - China Spring United Methodist ChurchWrestling with Conflict - Pastor Tanner and Justin RainsPastor Tanner fills in today to talk about his sermon on conflict and his journey to becoming a pastor.
Special guest (and future host) Justin Rains tells us about the journey that led him to China Spring United Methodist Church.
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2023-10-0542 minWrestling with Pod - China Spring United Methodist ChurchSERMON - Quarreled and TestedMatthew 21:23-32 Sermon by Pastor Tanner
2023-10-0122 minWrestling with Pod - China Spring United Methodist ChurchObserving the Sabbath, what does it mean to you?What did it mean to observe the sabbath? What was God's reasoning for it...and what does it mean to us now?
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2023-09-1444 min
Super Centex high school football podcastWhat's the toughest Centex district? Connally-China Spring, Mart-Centerville top-10 clashes & moreTrib sportswriter DJ Ramirez, non-Trib sportswriter Chad Conine and Trib sports editor Brice Cherry are back to talk some Centex football as we head into Week 4.
1. A few of our local districts have already started district play, like Waco High's district in 5A and the West-Whitney district in 3A. Crawford and Marlin's district will begin play next week after taking this one off, and soon we'll have games that actually matter for everyone every week. So here's an oldie but a goodie: What's the toughest district in Central Texas?
2. We've got two big-time top 10 matchups th...
2023-09-1432 minWrestling with Pod - China Spring United Methodist ChurchRECHARGE SERMON - September 10, 2023 Recharge PhysicallySermon #3 in the RECHARGE Series.
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2023-09-1420 min
Super Centex high school football podcastDiagnosing China Spring, Crawford losses; Connally looks unstoppable; plus power rankings, surprisesTrib sportswriter DJ Ramirez, non-Trib sportswriter Chad Conine and Trib sports editor Brice Cherry are back to talk some Centex football as we head into Week 3.
1. We saw several state-ranked teams in Central Texas lose last week in the likes of China Spring and Crawford, not to mention Bremond and Jonesboro. But, of course, they weren’t exactly playing nobodies. Do you think those teams will still have the stuff to make a deep playoff run later in the season?
2. The Connally Cadets continue to melt the scoreboard. Connally has scored 112 points in impressive wins over...
2023-09-0726 minWrestling with Pod - China Spring United Methodist ChurchMental Health and SpiritualityIn this episode, Pastor Janette discusses the importance of mental health and seeking help from others, especially mental health professionals.
If you or a loved one is needing someone to talk to please think of contacting one of these groups for help:
Mental Health Line : 988 from your phone
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1.800.273.8255 (TALK)
Text Message, NAMI Crisis Text Line: 741-741
Reference:
Luke 8:22-25
Philippians 4:8-9
Feelings Wheel
Friendship Circles
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2023-09-0743 minWrestling with Pod - China Spring United Methodist ChurchRECHARGE SERMON September 3rd, 2023 - Recharge MentallyLuke 8:22-25
Recharge Mentally by Reverend Janette Miller
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2023-09-0616 minWrestling with Pod - China Spring United Methodist ChurchRECHARGE SERMON August 27th, 2023 - Recharge SpirituallySermon from August 27th, 2023
Recharge Spiritually by Reverend Janette Miller
Luke 12:22-34
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2023-09-0619 min
Super Centex high school football podcastSuper Centex podcast: Biggest surprises, 1v1 in China Spring-Melissa, Waco High love, Wk2 big games1. At long last, we have actual football games happening this week. Let’s talk first about the Game of the Week, China Spring at Lorena. Of course, the Cougars are aiming for a Class 4A state championship three-peat and open the season as the No. 1-ranked team in the state. Lorena, two years removed from its own 3A title, breaks in a new head coach in Kevin Johnson as the No. 6-ranked team in Class 3A Div. I. Last year China Spring won this matchup, 38-20. Any chance it’s closer this time around?
2. One of our regul...
2023-08-3124 minSuper Centex high school football podcastSuper Centex podcast: Biggest surprises, 1v1 in China Spring-Melissa, Waco High love, Wk2 big games1. At long last, we have actual football games happening this week. Let’s talk first about the Game of the Week, China Spring at Lorena. Of course, the Cougars are aiming for a Class 4A state championship three-peat and open the season as the No. 1-ranked team in the state. Lorena, two years removed from its own 3A title, breaks in a new head coach in Kevin Johnson as the No. 6-ranked team in Class 3A Div. I. Last year China Spring won this matchup, 38-20. Any chance it’s closer this time around? 2. One of our regul...
2023-08-3124 minWrestling with Pod - China Spring United Methodist ChurchRecharge Your Spirit, Let Go of WorryIn this episode Pastor Janette Miller talks with me about our new sermon series "Recharge" in which we recharge spiritually, mentally, and physically. We talk about worry, anxiety and mental health and how God and the church play a part in that.
Psalm 46:10 - Be still, and know that I am God
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2023-08-3142 minSuper Centex high school football podcastFootball is back: Picking China Spring-Lorena, state title winners, plus the coolest Centex uniforms1. At long last, we have actual football games happening this week. Let’s talk first about the Game of the Week, China Spring at Lorena. Of course, the Cougars are aiming for a Class 4A state championship three-peat and open the season as the No. 1-ranked team in the state. Lorena, two years removed from its own 3A title, breaks in a new head coach in Kevin Johnson as the No. 6-ranked team in Class 3A Div. I. Last year China Spring won this matchup, 38-20. Any chance it’s closer this time around?2. One of our regu...
2023-08-2432 min
Super Centex high school football podcastFootball is back: Picking China Spring-Lorena, state title winners, plus the coolest Centex uniforms1. At long last, we have actual football games happening this week. Let’s talk first about the Game of the Week, China Spring at Lorena. Of course, the Cougars are aiming for a Class 4A state championship three-peat and open the season as the No. 1-ranked team in the state. Lorena, two years removed from its own 3A title, breaks in a new head coach in Kevin Johnson as the No. 6-ranked team in Class 3A Div. I. Last year China Spring won this matchup, 38-20. Any chance it’s closer this time around?
2. One of our regu...
2023-08-2433 minWrestling with Pod - China Spring United Methodist ChurchThe Humanity of JesusIn this episode of Wrestling with Pod, Pastor Janette Miller talks about the humanity of Jesus. We discuss the past 2 Sermons which you can find on previous episodes of the podcast.
We visit with Shriena Ghazzagh, current Lay Leader at CSUMC about growing up a PK, and what it means to be a Lay Leader.
Matthew 15:21-28
Matthew 14:22-33
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2023-08-2438 minWrestling with Pod - China Spring United Methodist ChurchSERMON - 8/20/2023 Is it Fair?Sermon by Associate Pastor Tanner Smith
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2023-08-2127 minWrestling with Pod - China Spring United Methodist ChurchSERMON- 8/13/2023 What are you seeking?Matthew 14:22-33 - Jesus calls the disciples out of the boat into the storm and water.
What are you seeking?
Sunday sermon by Pastor Janette Miller from China Spring United Methodist Church.
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2023-08-1423 minWrestling with Pod - China Spring United Methodist ChurchNever EnoughIn this episode of Wrestling with Pod, Pastor Janette Miller talks about blessings, anxiety and the feeling that you're never enough.
We also discuss Bluegrass Sunday and how special services like these help us connect in our own way in faith.
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2023-08-1046 minWrestling with Pod - China Spring United Methodist ChurchSERMON August 6th, 2023 - Wrestling with GodSunday sermon by Pastor Janette Miller from China Spring United Methodist Church.
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2023-08-0621 minWrestling with Pod - China Spring United Methodist ChurchWrestling with Parables and Optical IllusionsPastor Jannette Miller discusses her sermon from Sunday about Parables and seeing beyond what's visible.
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Lady Optical Illusion
Magic Eye Illusion
2023-08-0327 minWrestling with Pod - China Spring United Methodist ChurchSERMON- Hidden and Mixed In - July 30th, 2023Sunday sermon by Pastor Janette Miller from China Spring United Methodist Church.
Here's the optical illusion image - Old or Young Lady?
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2023-07-3120 min
China In Context: Weekly podcast with experts from SOASEp116: Canada’s Clashes with ChinaThere are allegations that China has been interfering in the Canadian political system and preventing free speech. In the spring of 2023, Canada expelled a Chinese diplomat, alleging that he had been harassing a politician. Soon afterwards, a Canadian frigate was intercepted by a Chinese warship in the Taiwan Strait. In this podcast, Zuri Linetsky, research fellow at the Eurasia Group Foundation in Washington and Jonathan Berkshire Miller, Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute in Ottawa, discuss Canada's strategy for China and the Indo-Pacific.
2023-06-0613 min
China In ContextCanada’s Clashes with ChinaThere are allegations that China has been interfering in the Canadian political system and preventing free speech. In the spring of 2023, Canada expelled a Chinese diplomat, alleging that he had been harassing a politician. Soon afterwards, a Canadian frigate was intercepted by a Chinese warship in the Taiwan Strait. In this podcast, Zuri Linetsky, research fellow at the Eurasia Group Foundation in Washington and Jonathan Berkshire Miller, Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute in Ottawa, discuss Canada's strategy for China and the Indo-Pacific.For information about the SOAS China Institute Corporate Membership scheme, please contact SCI director...
2023-06-0613 min
The China-Global South PodcastUpdate on China’s Role in the Burgeoning Global South Debt CrisisThere was a lot of excitement earlier this month at the IMF and World Bank's annual gathering in Washington, D.C. about rumors that the impasse between China and multilateral development banks (MDBs) had been resolved. That stalemate between the Chinese and the MDBs, namely the World Bank, has impeded debt restructuring deals in Sri Lanka, Zambia, and now Ghana among other countries.
But now, two weeks later, there's still no official confirmation from either China or the MDBs that they've settled their differences.
Kevin Gallagher, director of the Global Development Policy Center at Boston University, attended the Spring Meetings...
2023-04-2500 min
The China in Africa Podcast[GLOBAL SOUTH] Update on China's Role in the Burgeoning Global South Debt CrisisThere was a lot of excitement earlier this month at the IMF and World Bank's annual gathering in Washington, D.C. about rumors that the impasse between China and multilateral development banks (MDBs) had been resolved. That stalemate between the Chinese and the MDBs, namely the World Bank, has impeded debt restructuring deals in Sri Lanka, Zambia, and now Ghana among other countries. But now, two weeks later, there's still no official confirmation from either China or the MDBs that they've settled their differences. Kevin Gallagher, director of the Global Development Policy Center at Boston...
2023-04-251h 02
The China-Global South PodcastUpdate on China's Role in the Burgeoning Global South Debt CrisisThere was a lot of excitement earlier this month at the IMF and World Bank's annual gathering in Washington, D.C. about rumors that the impasse between China and multilateral development banks (MDBs) had been resolved. That stalemate between the Chinese and the MDBs, namely the World Bank, has impeded debt restructuring deals in Sri Lanka, Zambia, and now Ghana among other countries. But now, two weeks later, there's still no official confirmation from either China or the MDBs that they've settled their differences. Kevin Gallagher, director of the Global Development Policy Center at Boston...
2023-04-251h 02
Texas HS Football Podcast with Taylor ArenzEpisode 30: The Championship Series: 4A D1 State Champs China Spring CougarsSend us a textTexas HS Football Podcast: Championship Series. 2022 4A Division 1 UIL State Football Champions: China Spring Cougars. In this episode, Host Taylor Arenz talks with Offensive MVP Cash McCollum, Defensive MVP Tristan Exline and Kicker Thomas Barr.
2023-03-2027 minDCTF Live Podcast | Dave Campbell's Texas FootballState champion China Spring coach Tyler Beatty, and answering listener mail — Episode 1,541 (February 17, 2023)State champion China Spring coach Tyler Beatty, and answering listener mail
2023-02-1700 min
Texas Football TodayState champion China Spring coach Tyler Beatty, and answering listener mail — Episode 1,541 (February 17, 2023)State champion China Spring coach Tyler Beatty, and answering listener mail
2023-02-1700 minSuper Centex high school football podcastIt's title time: Mart, China Spring, Abbott and the quest for the championship• Abbott plays Westbrook for a state championship at 2 p.m. on Wednesday: What has impressed you about Terry Crawford and the Panthers?• The mighty Mart Panthers machine takes on Albany for the crown at 7 p.m. Wednesday: What does Mart need to do to finish this 16-0 season, and does Albany even stand a chance?• On paper, China Spring probably has the best matchup of our three local teams this week: The Cougars were challenged by Decatur last week in the Fog Bowl of 2022 and now they get Boerne, which shut out its opponent last week i...
2022-12-1420 min
Super Centex high school football podcastIt's title time: Mart, China Spring, Abbott and the quest for the championship• Abbott plays Westbrook for a state championship at 2 p.m. on Wednesday: What has impressed you about Terry Crawford and the Panthers?
• The mighty Mart Panthers machine takes on Albany for the crown at 7 p.m. Wednesday: What does Mart need to do to finish this 16-0 season, and does Albany even stand a chance?
• On paper, China Spring probably has the best matchup of our three local teams this week: The Cougars were challenged by Decatur last week in the Fog Bowl of 2022 and now they get Boerne, which shut out its opponent last week i...
2022-12-1421 minSuper Centex high school football podcastChina Spring, Crawford, Mart in state semis: Who's got toughest foe, Cougars QBs, plays of the year• Central Texas went 4 for 4 last week in the fourth round of the playoffs, with Abbott advancing to the state title game and China Spring, Crawford and Mart all cruising into the state semifinals. Simple question: How many of those three 11-man squads join the Red-Headed Strangers at Jerryworld next week to play for a state championship? • China Spring is no stranger to great quarterback play over the past couple of decades. But is this the greatest two-year run of quarterbacks that China Spring has ever had? Major Bowden won the statewide Mr. Texas Football award last year as a...
2022-12-0825 min
Super Centex high school football podcastChina Spring, Crawford, Mart in state semis: Who's got toughest foe, Cougars QBs, plays of the year• Central Texas went 4 for 4 last week in the fourth round of the playoffs, with Abbott advancing to the state title game and China Spring, Crawford and Mart all cruising into the state semifinals. Simple question: How many of those three 11-man squads join the Red-Headed Strangers at Jerryworld next week to play for a state championship?
• China Spring is no stranger to great quarterback play over the past couple of decades. But is this the greatest two-year run of quarterbacks that China Spring has ever had? Major Bowden won the statewide Mr. Texas Football award last year as a...
2022-12-0825 minSuper Centex high school football podcastHere are the X-factors for China Spring, Crawford, Mart, Abbott in their fourth-round playoff gamesWe've got an impressive Centex Final Four — No. 1 China Spring, No. 3 Crawford, No. 1 Mart and No. 1 Abbott — playing in round four of the high school football playoffs — and it's finally December football weather, to boot.We want to talk about X-factors this week. Here's a formal definition of that: "A variable in a given situation that could have the most significant impact on the outcome." So it could be a person, a phase of the game or something else entirely.Who or what will be the X-factor for China Spring, Crawford, Mart and Abbott this weekend...
2022-12-0128 min
Super Centex high school football podcastHere are the X-factors for China Spring, Crawford, Mart, Abbott in their fourth-round playoff gamesWe've got an impressive Centex Final Four — No. 1 China Spring, No. 3 Crawford, No. 1 Mart and No. 1 Abbott — playing in round four of the high school football playoffs — and it's finally December football weather, to boot.
We want to talk about X-factors this week. Here's a formal definition of that: "A variable in a given situation that could have the most significant impact on the outcome." So it could be a person, a phase of the game or something else entirely.
Who or what will be the X-factor for China Spring, Crawford, Mart and Abbott this weekend...
2022-12-0129 min
Super Centex high school football podcastChina Spring-La Vega showdown, University's resurgent feel-good story, the Stone Age rivalry quartet• One of the best feel-good stories of the seasons is the resurgence of the University Trojans. Head coach Kent Laster has the Trojans at 2-0 in district play. DJ and Chad have both seen them play this year — what's working for the U-Dawgs, and is it sustainable in the long term?
• The game of the week is China Spring at La Vega, arguably the best rivalry in Central Texas over the last couple of decades. You know what they say about rivalries and records — China Spring is clearly the favorite as No. 2 and a defending state champion. But the...
2022-10-1321 minSuper Centex high school football podcastChina Spring-La Vega showdown, University's resurgent feel-good story, the Stone Age rivalry quartet• One of the best feel-good stories of the seasons is the resurgence of the University Trojans. Head coach Kent Laster has the Trojans at 2-0 in district play. DJ and Chad have both seen them play this year — what's working for the U-Dawgs, and is it sustainable in the long term?• The game of the week is China Spring at La Vega, arguably the best rivalry in Central Texas over the last couple of decades. You know what they say about rivalries and records — China Spring is clearly the favorite as No. 2 and a defending state champion. But the...
2022-10-1321 min
Super Centex high school football podcastSecrets of China Spring's success; how Midway, Marlin, Mexia (all winless) can make playoffs; stud players• China Spring is a pretty incredible story, winning state last year for the first time since 1978. That team produced nine first-team Super Centex players, seven of which are gone, including Texas Football and Super Centex POY Major Bowden. How have the No. 2-ranked Cougars, sitting 4-0, been able to maintain this championship-caliber team?
• Three "M" schools in Central Texas — Mexia, Marlin and Midway — are a collective 0-11 on the year. But aren't they all pretty good, despite their records? They all get to hit the reset button this week with district play starting after some brutal nondistrict scheduli...
2022-09-2230 min
Super Centex high school football podcastUndefeated matchups for China Spring, Connally, Wortham, Itasca — Who survives? Plus Marlin & more• A tweet from Greg Tepper at Texas Football this week says there are 31 matchups between undefeated teams (just 11-man, probably) in Texas this week: No. 10 Connally vs. No. 2 China Spring, Bartlett at Itasca and Blooming Grove at Wortham. Out of the four Centex teams in that mix, how many will still be undefeated going into next week?
• Let's talk about the University Trojans after a heartbreaking loss to Arlington Heights last week. Despite their 1-2 record, it seems like the Trojans are trending in the right direction. Do you think that's the case, and can they make a ru...
2022-09-1532 min
China In Context: Weekly podcast with experts from SOASEp80: South Korea and China: Resetting the relationshipFor decades, South Korea has sought to maintain harmonious relations with both the US and China. But as the competition between the great powers intensifies, the balancing act has become more tricky. In this podcast, Dr Edward Howell, a lecturer in politics at New College, University of Oxford, explains how China-South Korea relations have developed since Yoon Suk-yeol became South Korea’s president in the spring of 2022. The podcast host is Duncan Bartlett, Editor of Asian Affairs.
2022-08-3114 min
China In ContextSouth Korea and China: Resetting the relationshipFor decades, South Korea has sought to maintain harmonious relations with both the US and China. But as the competition between the great powers intensifies, the balancing act has become more tricky. In this podcast, Dr Edward Howell, a lecturer in politics at New College, University of Oxford, explains how China-South Korea relations have developed since Yoon Suk-yeol became South Korea’s president in the spring of 2022. The podcast host is Duncan Bartlett, Editor of Asian Affairs.For information about the SOAS China Institute Corporate Membership scheme, please contact SCI director Steve Tsang: steve.tsang@soas.ac.uk...
2022-08-3114 minDCTF Live Podcast | Dave Campbell's Texas FootballSUPERSHOW: China Spring coach Tyler Beatty, the top 10 TXHSFB games this week, college football betting and more — Episode 1,443 (August 25, 2022)SUPERSHOW: China Spring coach Tyler Beatty, the top 10 TXHSFB games this week, college football betting and more
2022-08-2500 minTexas Football TodaySUPERSHOW: China Spring coach Tyler Beatty, the top 10 TXHSFB games this week, college football betting and more — Episode 1,443 (August 25, 2022)SUPERSHOW: China Spring coach Tyler Beatty, the top 10 TXHSFB games this week, college football betting and more
2022-08-2500 min
China In Context: Weekly podcast with experts from SOASEp59: How the Covid crisis impacts investors’ views on ChinaPeople who invest money in China are seriously concerned about the wave of Covid-19 which has spread across the country in the spring of 2022. With daily cases numbering in the thousands, cities such as Shanghai and Shenzhen have been subject to lockdowns. The longer the crisis continues, the more profound the impact on China’s economic growth. There are international implications, too, as many countries depend on Chinese supply chains for vital goods and services. In this podcast, Janet Mui, head of market analysis from Brewin Dolphin, discusses the situation with Duncan Bartlett, Editor of Asian Affairs magazine.
China In Co...
2022-04-0514 min
China In ContextHow the Covid crisis impacts investors’ views on ChinaPeople who invest money in China are seriously concerned about the wave of Covid-19 which has spread across the country in the spring of 2022. With daily cases numbering in the thousands, cities such as Shanghai and Shenzhen have been subject to lockdowns. The longer the crisis continues, the more profound the impact on China’s economic growth. There are international implications, too, as many countries depend on Chinese supply chains for vital goods and services. In this podcast, Janet Mui, head of market analysis from Brewin Dolphin, discusses the situation with Duncan Bartlett, Editor of Asian Affairs magazine. ...
2022-04-0514 min
China Business ReviewDoes China’s protected home market bolster its firms abroad?
It’s hard to get into any conversation about competition with China without addressing whether competition in a particular industry is fair. Do foreign companies in China and Chinese companies in foreign markets play by the same rules? In a report from Rhodium Group released last spring, Dr. Agatha Kratz and her colleagues took a look into how Chinese firms have what they term a “home advantage” and how that advantage at home has impacts for Chinese companies and their competitors not only in China, but abroad.
Read the Rhodium Group’s report: Home Advantage: How China’s Protected M...
2022-01-1026 min
Drake C. Toll | Sports Media HighlightsChina Spring @ West Orange-Stark | Texas Region III Final | 12.03.2021China Spring, in true Cougar fashion, rolls past another Texas powerhouse.
2021-12-042h 54Texas Football TodayChina Spring coach Brian Bell, TCU hires Sonny Dykes, SMU hires Rhett Lashlee, and a wild week in the TXHSFB Playoffs — Episode 1,290 (November 29, 2021)China Spring coach Brian Bell, TCU hires Sonny Dykes, SMU hires Rhett Lashlee, and a wild week in the TXHSFB Playoffs
2021-11-2900 minDCTF Live Podcast | Dave Campbell's Texas FootballChina Spring coach Brian Bell, TCU hires Sonny Dykes, SMU hires Rhett Lashlee, and a wild week in the TXHSFB Playoffs — Episode 1,290 (November 29, 2021)China Spring coach Brian Bell, TCU hires Sonny Dykes, SMU hires Rhett Lashlee, and a wild week in the TXHSFB Playoffs
2021-11-2900 min
Super Centex high school football podcastConnally-La Vega takes COVID-19 hit; Midway in Friday Night Lights matchup with Permian; Lorena-China Spring the game of the week, plus Bishop Sycamore reflectionsChad Conine and Brice Cherry are back to talk Centex football headed in Week 2 of the 2021 season:
• The matchup we all wanted to see, Connally vs. La Vega, is off due to a particularly tough week for the Cadets, after two teachers passed away due to COVID-19. Was calling the game the right idea?
• Midway faces a storied program like no other in the "Friday Night Lights" matchup against Odessa Permian. The Panthers didn't have a great first week, though, to put it mildly.
• Lorena vs. China Spring may be the game of the week...
2021-09-0229 min
Drake C. Toll | Sports Media HighlightsChina Spring @ Carthage | Texas Regional Finals | 12.4.2020China Spring falls to Carthage in the regional final, 52-14.
2020-12-053h 02
Drake C. Toll | Sports Media HighlightsChina Spring @ Sealy | Texas Regional Semifinal Playoffs | 11.27.2020Complete game wraparound from China Spring's 31-13 rout of No. 9 Sealy in College Station.
2020-11-282h 40
Drake C. Toll | Sports Media HighlightsChina Spring @ West Orange-Stark | Texas Area Round Playoffs | 11/20/2020Final: China Spring 35 West Orange-Stark 22
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Drake C. Toll | Sports Media HighlightsChina Spring @ Jasper | Texas Bi-District Playoffs | 11/13/20China Spring marches to an unbelievable upset in blowout fashion against No. 4 Jasper.
2020-11-142h 32
Super Centex high school football podcastGreat week of games: China Spring, West, McGregor-Lorena, Troy-Cameron Yoe, plus strange sportswriter stories• It's Week 8 already (if you're in 4A-1A), and cancellations have been a factor — Chad had to change the game he was covering twice between the podcast and sundown on Thursday. But overall, is this season's glass half empty or half full?
• The new pound-for-pound power rankings are out, and they've been pretty consistent all year. But we've got a new entry in the top 5 this week.
• What a fantastic lineup of games on Friday night: No. 6 China Spring at No. 10 Salado; No. 2 Grandview at West; McGregor at Lorena; Troy at Cameron Yoe. If you had your...
2020-10-1525 min
Super Centex high school football podcastMart vs. China Spring: Who you got? Plus Van Halen, Centex rankings and moreFirst things first: Let's talk Eddie Van Halen — and who qualifies as a "virtuoso" in the sports world.
The new Centex rankings: Who are the top 5, pound for pound?
Chad tries to cause trouble at China Spring by asking if the Cougars think they'd match up well with Mart. Agree or disagree?
Along the same lines, what’s another cross-class matchup you’d like to see? How about La Vega-Midway?Support the show: https://wacotrib.com/sports/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2020-10-0723 min
China in the WorldCan China Remain Above Geopolitics in the Middle East?As the United States reassess its involvement in the Middle East, China is stepping up its economic engagement with the region. In this podcast, Paul Haenle spoke with Marwan Muasher, vice president for Studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and former deputy prime minister for Jordan, on difficult transitions Middle Eastern countries face following the Arab Spring, as well as the challenges for China as its grows its presence in the Arab world,
2019-04-3017 min
National Committee on U.S.-China RelationsNicholas Lardy on Economic Reform in China: Past, Present, and FutureAs the Chinese state—under the leadership of President Xi Jinping—continues to exert more control over China’s economy through its policies, prospects for future reforms seem uncertain. Dr. Nicholas R. Lardy of the Peterson Institute explains why economic reform has been so important to Chinese society over the past 40 years and shares his perspective on whether the country’s reform period has indeed ended.
Nicholas R. Lardy, called “everybody’s guru on China” by the National Journal, is the Anthony M. Solomon Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics. He joined the Institute in March 2003 from the Brookings...
2019-04-0206 min
NCUSCR U.S.-China InsightsNicholas Lardy on Economic Reform in China: Past, Present, and Future As the Chinese state—under the leadership of President Xi Jinping—continues to exert more control over China's economy through its policies, prospects for future reforms seem uncertain. Dr. Nicholas R. Lardy of the Peterson Institute explains why economic reform has been so important to Chinese society over the past 40 years and shares his perspective on whether the country's reform period has indeed ended. Nicholas R. Lardy, called "everybody's guru on China" by the National Journal, is the Anthony M. Solomon Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics. He joined the Institute in March 2003 from the Brookings Institution, where...
2019-04-0206 min
National Committee on U.S.-China RelationsNicholas Lardy: The End of Economic Reform in China?In his new book, The State Strikes Back: The End of Economic Reform in China?, NCUSCR Vice Chair Nicholas R. Lardy of the Peterson Institute for International Economics draws upon new data to trace how Chinese President Xi Jinping's support of state-owned enterprises has begun to diminish the role of the market and private firms in China's economy. Dr. Lardy argues that China has the potential to match growth rates from previous decades, but only if it returns to a path of market-oriented reforms. At a National Committee corporate member luncheon on March 8, 2019, Dr. Lardy discussed the impact of revived...
2019-03-121h 12
National Committee on U.S.-China RelationsU.S.-China Science and Technology: Nancy Liu and Lawrence SullivanFor nearly 200 years, China has looked to the west as the source of the most modern and cutting-edge technologies. From the Self-Strengthening Movement in the 19th century to the 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-2020) and Made in China 2025, Chinese leaders have consistently sought to foster homegrown technologies and scientific discovery that can compete on a global stage. In 2015, Dr. Tu Youyou became China’s first Nobel Laureate in science after her breakthrough in malaria treatments that has saved millions of lives. Yet China still has numerous technological challenges; from the lackluster performance of its chipmakers to protecting air quality. How has Ch...
2018-03-071h 11
After The EndingEpisode 64 - Big Trouble In Little China & Slither / Top 10 of 1970In this episode we feature after the endings for Big Trouble in Little China (1986) and Slither (2006), while in our 100 Years of Hollywood in 100 Episodes, we revisit our favorite movies of 1970!
2017-10-0254 minAfter The EndingBonus Episode 6 - The Goonies Vs. Big Trouble in Little China, Top 5 Food ScenesIn this special Bonus Episode, Phil and Mike go head-to-head in our returning feature, Quizmaster Deathmatch (featuring The Goonies Vs. Big Trouble in Little China), while we also list our Top 5 movie food scenes!
2016-11-2828 min
KWBU NewsNews - China Spring's Pullen Overcame Rare Disability To Reach Football Field 10.08.26When Brian Pullen takes to the field for China Spring tonight, fans will see a 290 pound sophomore on the defensive line. But his family sees a lot more. They see a miracle. KWBU's Derek Smith has more.
2010-08-2605 min