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JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: CULTURE: "What, if Anything, Will Replace Mainline Protestantism?"The overarching theme of JUST FYI POD: CULTURE‘s third season is: “The Future of American Christianity: A Conversation in Ten Questions.” On today’s episode, my cohost Amy Welborn and I focus on the following question: “What, if Anything, Will Replace Mainline Protestantism?” We approach this question in two main ways. First, we examine a handful of new religious surveys, including (but not limited to) a major study released in December 2025 by the Pew Research Center. They all paint a similar picture: after decades of diminution, American religious affiliation, belief, and practice have begun to level off. But this overarchin...
2026-02-021h 15
DavetheMystic RadioS15E18 Christopher Jones 1-27-26Christopher Jones is one of the UK’s leading figures in modern hand reading. Trained in the early 1980s under the UK Cheirological Society, he became its first student to complete all advanced courses and later ran the organisation for a decade. His work blends sociology, psychology, astrology, and esoteric Buddhist principles, refined through postgraduate studies in Philosophy and Theology at Oxford University. A pioneering researcher and author of more than fifteen study texts, Christopher has trained many of today’s most respected international handreaders. In 2019, he co-founded the International Hand Reading Association (IHRA), promoting an ethical, research-driven approach to chir...
2026-01-281h 12JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: IDEAS: "Higher Ed in the ChatGPT Era, Part IV: Does It Matter if Students Can't Read Anymore?"The main task of JUST FYI POD: IDEAS’ third season is to discuss: “’Higher Ed in the ChatGPT Era: How Did We Get Here? Where Is It Going?” On today’s episode, my cohost Clark Elliston and I will discuss the topic: “Does It Matter if Students Can’t Read Anymore?” This is an issue that has caused more than a little hand-wringing, both among educators and in the popular media. Indeed, the issue isn’t whether literacy is declining among young people, particularly in the United States. That much is certain. No, the real questions are:Why is this happening...
2026-01-221h 36JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: CULTURE: "The Best of 2025: A Cultural Retrospective"Amid the hum and hullabaloo of pre-Christmas activities, Amy Welborn and I found time to meet at Cahaba Brewing Co.in Avondale, where we discussed what we enjoyed (and, well, didn’t enjoy!) about 2025. Though interspersed with firsthand (!) stories about international travel and biker gangs in Pennsylvania, our conversation centers on culture—in particular, our respective “Best of 2025” lists in the following categories:MoviesTelevisionBooksTheaterMusicSo, pour a flute of champagne and join us as we look back on 2025 and get ready to usher in 2026. Te...
2025-12-312h 16JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: IDEAS: "Higher Ed in the ChatGPT Era, Part III: What, Exactly, Is the 'Crisis' in Higher Ed Today?"The main task of JUST FYI POD: IDEAS’ third season is to discuss: “Higher Ed in the ChatGPT Era: How Did We Get Here? Where Is It Going?” Today’s episode will approach this overarching topic in two ways. First, my regular cohost Clark Elliston and I will welcome a special guest—Michael Burdett, Associate Professor in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at the University of Nottingham. Though Michael is well-known for his work on the relationship between religion, science, and technology—in fact, he contributed an excellent chapter to our recent collection Theological Discourses on Social Media—today we wi...
2025-12-161h 43JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: CULTURE: "The Future of American Christianity: What Do We Make of Pope Leo XIV After Six Months in Office?"The overarching theme of JUST FYI POD: CULTURE's third season is: "The Future of American Christianity: A Conversation in Ten Questions." On today's episode, my cohost Amy Welborn and I focus on the following question: "Have Pope Leo XIV’s first six months in office told us anything new or surprising about his plans for the Church?" After a rundown of the pope's activities since May, we conclude with "three takeaways and two questions," summing up both Pope Leo XIV's significance so far and what we think may be facing him in 2026 and beyond.Please visit JUST FY...
2025-11-191h 19
DavetheMystic RadioS15E12 Chris Macklin angels 10-24-25 FINALOur returning guest today is Dr. Christopher Macklin. Born as a highly aware psychic child in Chester, England, Christopher Macklin was often visited by negative ETs as a young child in his room at night. His screams brought his parents to his side but not believing him, they felt that Christopher was only experiencing nightmares. He was able to perceive energy fields, spirit activity and multi-dimensional phenomena from a very young age. This left young Christopher to learn early on how to deal with the presence of negative ETs in his life. He began to use his psychic abilities and...
2025-11-0956 minJUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: IDEAS: "Higher Ed in the ChatGPT Era, Part II: Life in the Professorate -- the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly"The main task of JUST FYI POD: IDEAS’ third season is to discuss: “’Higher Ed in the ChatGPT Era: How Did We Get Here? Where Is It Going?” On today’s episode, my cohost Clark Elliston and I will share what life is like in academia today, particularly for professors. Indeed, while commentators and pundits have no trouble decrying the state of the academy, very few touch on, much less comprehend, the day-to-day life of a university professor. Today's episode intends to fill that gap.As always, please visit JUST FYI (cbarnett.substack.com) for additional information and much m...
2025-11-071h 47JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: CULTURE: "The Future of American Christianity: What Does the Recent Uptick in Exorcisms Say About Western Cultural and Religious Life?"Boo! It’s Halloween on JUST FYI POD: CULTURE. 👻The overarching theme of Season 3 is: “The Future of American Christianity: A Conversation in Ten Questions.” On today’s episode, my cohost Amy Welborn and I wrestle with the following issue: “What does the recent uptick in exorcisms (yes, that’s a thing) say about Western cultural and religious life?” Topics include:Recent journalistic accounts of the “exorcism boom.”The popularity of exorcism in film and on social media.The biblical and theological understanding of the demonic and the traditional importance of exorcism in the Christi...
2025-10-281h 11JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: CULTURE: "Carlo Acutis, the Internet, and Sainthood in the 21st Century"The main task of JUST FYI POD: CULTURE's third season is to discuss "The Future of American Christianity: A Conversation in Ten Questions." On today's episode, my cohost Amy Welborn and I wrestle with the following question: "What does the canonization of Carlo Acutis (1991-2006) mean for our understanding of sainthood and holiness in the 21st Century?" Topics include: the life of St. Carlo (whose feast was celebrated just yesterday), the ambiguous media coverage of his canonization, the nature of sainthood in general, and the Church's relation to, and teaching on, the Internet.Please visit JUST FYI (c...
2025-10-131h 16JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: IDEAS: "Season 3 Preview: 'Higher Ed in the ChatGPT Era: How Did We Get Here? Where Is It Going?'"Season 3! The first two seasons of JUST FYI POD: IDEAS have focused on the greatest works in theological and philosophical history -- at least as far as my cohost Clark Elliston and I are concerned! Now, however, we will shift from the textual to the topical.Indeed, the main task of JUST FYI POD: IDEAS' third season is to discuss: "'Higher Ed in the ChatGPT Era: How Did We Get Here? Where Is It Going?" In today's episode, we will preview the upcoming season and then (possibly against all odds!) try to provide a coherent and engaging...
2025-10-081h 49JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: CULTURE "The Killing of Charlie Kirk: One Week Later"The main task of JUST FYI POD: CULTURE’s third season is to discuss “The Future of American Christianity: A Conversation in Ten Questions.” However, on today’s “breakout pod,” Amy Welborn, Clark Elliston, and I discuss one of the most shocking political events in recent memory—the public killing of Republican activist, author, and media personality Charlie Kirk, who was shot in front of thousands of people last week at Utah Valley University. While the criminal investigation into this case has proceeded at a brisk pace, Amy, Clark, and I take a wider view of this event, debating how American pol...
2025-09-171h 21JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: CULTURE: "Season 3 Preview + Post-summer Odds & Ends"The title of JUST FYI POD: CULTURE's third season is "The Future of American Christianity: A Conversation in Ten Questions." On today's inaugural episode, my cohost Amy Welborn and I preview the upcoming season, both in terms of form and content. Yet, we also take time to catch up after a busy summer. Topics include Italy, road trips, baseball, writing projects, and our favorite Summer 2025 movie releases. With regard to the latter, we pay special to attention to the new mystery-horror film Weapons (Zach Cregger, 2025) and, in turn, to the so-called "elevated horror" movement. What does it mean that...
2025-09-0950 min
Financial Freedom Podcast with Dr. Christopher H. Loo, MD-PhD🎥 YouTube for Client Acquisition w/ David Barnett 🎯📈 YouTube for Client Acquisition with David Barnett 🎥 dives into how consultants, brokers, and professionals can transform simple videos into reliable client pipelines. If you’re searching for ways to use YouTube to answer questions, attract qualified leads, and close deals, this episode provides solutions that fit your needs and goals. 🚀David shares his proven system built on an evergreen YouTube strategy 🌲—designed for YouTube for consultants who want steady lead generation with YouTube instead of chasing vanity metrics. You’ll learn how he pairs LinkedIn + YouTube 🔗, integrates his background in business brokerage consulting, and builds authority with thought leadership marke...
2025-09-0523 minJUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: IDEAS "Our Ten Favorite Works of Philosophy: #1"The main task of JUST FYI POD: IDEAS' second season is to discuss "Our Ten Favorite Works of Philosophy." On today's episode—and at long last!—my cohost Clark Elliston and I wrap up our countdown and explore two very different philosophical works—one that is a classic (and seemingly prescient) analysis of the modern sociopolitical order, and another that exemplifies the so-called “theological turn” in postmodern phenomenology.First up is Søren Kierkegaard’s 1846 treatise A Literary Review (En literair Anmeldelse), which, as I will explain, provides an early and prophetic account of the media, public opinion, and bourg...
2025-08-251h 52JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: IDEAS: "Our Ten Favorite Works of Philosophy: #2"The main task of JUST FYI POD: IDEAS' second season is to discuss "Our Ten Favorite Works of Philosophy." On today's episode, my cohost Clark Elliston and I explore two massively influential texts from the twentieth century. Yet, before doing so, we spend some time discussing the recent flash floods in Central Texas, which devastated Clark's hometown of Kerrville. In this opening segment, Clark gives a firsthand account of what life is now like in the Texas Hill Country. Next, and not unrelatedly, we pivot to my analysis of Martin Heidegger's famous work The Question Concerning Technology (Die Frage...
2025-07-282h 10JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: CULTURE: "Ten Novels That Changed Our Lives: #1!"The main task of JUST FYI POD: CULTURE's second season is to discuss "Ten Novels That Changed Our Lives." On today's episode, my cohost Amy Welborn and I resume our countdown, this time focusing -- at long last! -- on the #1 novel on our respective lists. I begin by examining Fyodor Dostoevsky's last and greatest novel THE BROTHERS KARAMAZOV (Братья Карамазовы, 1880). Next, Amy delves into THE POWER AND THE GLORY (1940), arguably the magnum opus of British author Graham Greene. Both novels are considered classics of world literature. However, as Amy and I discuss, they are also theologically insightful and, in a unique way, spir...
2025-07-141h 45JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: CULTURE: "Ten Novels That Changed Our Lives: #2"The main task of JUST FYI POD: CULTURE's second season is to discuss "Ten Novels That Changed Our Lives." On today's episode, my cohost Amy Welborn and I resume our countdown, this time focusing on the #2 (!) novel on our respective lists. I begin by examining what is undoubtedly one of the most important books in the history of world literature--namely, Don Quixote (1606/1615) by Miguel de Cervantes (1547-1616). Next, Amy delves into Brideshead Revisited (1945), the magnum opus of the great English Catholic novelist Evelyn Waugh (1903-66). Written in different languages and in different eras, these two novels make for a...
2025-06-091h 36JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: IDEAS: "Our Ten Favorite Works of Philosophy: #3"The main task of JUST FYI POD: IDEAS' second season is to discuss "Our Ten Favorite Works of Philosophy." On today's episode, my cohost Clark Elliston and I explore two recent philosophical texts -- one that is already considered a classic in the field, another that presents a penetrating overview some of philosophy's greatest thinkers. The former is Alasdair MacIntyre's After Virtue: A Study in Moral Theory (1981), which, as I will explain, has had a massive influence on the recovery of Aristotle and St. Thomas Aquinas in the tradition of virtue ethics. Next Clark will turn to Stephen Mulhall's...
2025-06-021h 47JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: CULTURE: "Emergency Pod! Live from Rome on the Election of Pope Leo XIV"Habemus papam! On May 8, Robert Francis Prevost, a Chicago native and a 1977 graduate of Villanova University, was elected Bishop of Rome at the 2025 papal conclave. He took the (meaningful) name of Leo XIV and is the first pope to be born in the United States. Joining me with instant reaction to this historic election is Amy Welborn, who is currently in Rome and was, in fact, present for the announcement today. See Just FYI (cbarnett,substack.com) for more details, links, and much, much more content!
2025-05-0938 minJUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: CULTURE: "Ten Novels That Changed Our Lives: #3" The main task of JUST FYI POD: CULTURE'S second season is to discuss "Ten Novels That Changed Our Lives." On today's episode, my cohost Amy Welborn and I resume our countdown, this time focusing on the #3 novel on our respective lists. Amy begins by examining Flannery O'Connor's darkly comic debut WISE BLOOD (1952). Next, I explore Cormac McCarthy's fêted late masterpiece THE ROAD (2006). These two works are very different in tone, and yet both ponder the possibility of a godless world -- and why only the eternal can sustain human beings amid their existential suffering. Please visit J...
2025-05-051h 44JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: IDEAS: "Our Ten Favorite Works of Philosophy: #4"The main task of Just FYI Pod: Ideas’ second season is to discuss "Our Ten Favorite Works of Philosophy." On today's episode, my cohost Clark Elliston and I explore two key works from the transformative years of the mid 20th Century. First, I dive into Simone Weil's posthumously published classic The Need for Roots: Prelude Towards a Declaration of Duties Towards Mankind (L'Enracinement, prélude à une déclaration des devoirs envers l'être humain). Next, Clark turns to Iris Murdoch's 1970 exploration of moral philosophy entitled The Sovereignty of Good. Two great texts by two of the previous century's most creativ...
2025-04-211h 47JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: CULTURE: "Ten Novels That Changed Our Lives: #4"The main task of JUST FYI POD: CULTURE's second season is to discuss "Ten Novels That Changed Our Lives." On today's episode, my cohost Amy Welborn and I resume our countdown, this time focusing on the #4 novel on our respective lists. I begin by examining Joris-Karl Huysmans' fascinating (and disturbing!) 1891 novel THE DAMNED (Là-Bas). Next, Amy explores Shūsaku Endō's famous (and controversial!) 1966 novel SILENCE (沈黙). Both works dare to probe the darkest corners of human life, albeit with an eye to rekindling a faith forgotten or misunderstood.Please visit JUST FYI (cbarnett.substack.com) for more de...
2025-04-071h 27JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: IDEAS: "On God, Dostoevsky, and Celtic F.C. Supporters: A Conversation with George Pattison"The main task of Just FYI Pod: Ideas’ second season is to discuss "Our Ten Favorite Works of Philosophy." Today's episode, however, will be different. In a wide-ranging conversation, my cohost Clark Elliston and I speak with George Pattison -- one of the world's leading philosophical theologians, who, among other things, has served as Lady Margaret Professor of Divinity at the University of Oxford (2004-13) and 1640 Professor of Divinity at the University of Glasgow (2013-19). The occasion for our discussion is the publication of George's excellent new book Conversations with Dostoevsky: On God, Russia, Literature, and Life (Oxford University Pre...
2025-03-171h 12JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: CULTURE: "Pope Francis' Health; J.D. Vance and the 'Ordo Amoris' Controversy; and a Few Thoughts About the Oscars"The main task of Just FYI Pod: Culture's second season is to countdown "Ten Novels That Changed Our Lives." However, on this episode, my cohost Amy Welborn and I sat down on a stormy Mardi Gras afternoon to discuss two major news stories, both of which significantly intersect with Christianity in general and the Catholic Church in particular. First, we consider the recent concerns about Pope Francis' health -- as of this recording, the Holy Father has been in hospital for a few weeks -- and we ponder his legacy and what it means for the Church going forward...
2025-03-051h 02JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: IDEAS: "Our Ten Favorite Works of Philosophy: #5"The main task of JUST FYI POD: IDEAS' second season is to discuss "Our Ten Favorite Works of Philosophy." On today's episode, my cohost Clark Elliston and I explore two classics from the 19th Century. First, Clark offers an analysis of Democracy in America (De la démocratie en Amérique, 1835 and 1840 ) by the French political philosopher Alexis de Tocqueville (1805-59). Next, I turn to the existentialistic novella Notes from Underground (Записки из подполья, 1862-64) written by the great Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky (1821-81). As always, additional content and links can be found at JUST FYI (cbarnett.substack.com). Please subscribe for free today. Your int...
2025-03-031h 54JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: CULTURE: "Ten Novels That Changed Our Lives: #5"The main task of Just FYI Pod: Culture’s second season is to discuss "Ten Novels That Changed Our Lives." On today's episode, my cohost Amy Welborn and I resume our countdown—this time focusing on the #5 novel on our respective lists. Amy kick things off with an examination of Wilfrid Sheed's underrated 1963 book The Hack. Next, I explore Thomas Pynchon's 1997 magnum opus Mason & Dixon. Though different in setting and in style, both novels wryly probe the modern world for signs of meaning, purpose, and even transcendence.Please visit Just FYI (cbarnett.substack.com) for more details and m...
2025-02-181h 18
The BoatCast... this is your TRiBeTRB XXIV Rewind Series - Ep. 2 Zac Barnett/American Authors🚢 LIVE with Zac at Bar City (a.k.a. Magnums) aboard the Norwegian Gem during The Rock Boat XXIV! 🚢The BoatCast Boys, bring back a man who is no stranger to the Podcast! Zac Barnett, frontman of American Authors, gives us an inside look at his Rock Boat experience, the band’s creative process, and the ever-changing music industry. From behind-the-scenes set planning to hilarious tour stories and wardrobe malfunctions, Zac shares what it’s like to be part of one of the most beloved Rock Boat acts. Whether he’s closing down the hot tub, droppin...
2025-02-1622 minJUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: CULTURE: "Ten Novels That Changed Our Lives: #6"The main task of JUST FYI POD: CULTURE's second season is to discuss "Ten Novels That Changed Our Lives." On today's episode, my cohost Amy Welborn and I resume our countdown -- this time focusing on the #6 novel on our respective lists. I kick things off with an examination of Walter M. Miller's post-apocalyptic sci-fi classic A CANTICLE FOR LEIBOWITZ (1959). Next, Amy explores J.F. Powers' debut novel MORTE D'URBAN (1962). Both books explore the tension between church and society, albeit in different styles and in wildly disparate settings.
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2025-01-271h 13JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: IDEAS: "Our Ten Favorite Works of Philosophy: #6"The main task of JUST FYI POD: IDEAS' second season is to discuss "Our Ten Favorite Works of Philosophy." On today's episode -- which might be called "Plato Day" on the pod -- I begin with a discussion of arguably the greatest philosophical work of Greek antiquity, Plato's REPUBLIC (Πολιτεία). Next, my cohost Clark J. Elliston turns to Plato's late and massively influential text TIMAEUS (Τίμαιος).
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2025-01-201h 56JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: CULTURE: "2024: A Cultural Retrospective"In the last episode before we return to our series "Ten Novels That Changed Our Lives," my cohost Amy Welborn and I sit down to discuss the year 2024 -- the highlights and the lowlights, particularly in the arena of culture. After a brief debate about the political "theme" of the year, we turn to our main topic: our favorite movies, TV series, books, and music of 2024. Talking points include, but are hardly limited to: A Complete Unknown, Nosferatu, A Real Pain, The Bear, Shōgun, novelist Julie Schumacher, and singer-songwriter MJ Lenderman.
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2025-01-061h 36JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: CULTURE: "Drone Madness, Cardinal Cupich's 'As We Pray...', and Our Favorite Christmas Movies"The main task of Just FYI Pod: Culture's second season is to discuss "Ten Novels That Changed Our Lives," but today my cohost Amy Welborn and I have something else in mind. With Christmas fast approaching, we have decided to discuss our favorite Christmas movies -- an extension of our December 2023 analysis of Frank Capra's It's A Wonderful Life (1946) and Billy Wilder's The Apartment (1960). And yet, before digging into that topic, we begin by catching up on a few hot-button news items, including the strange drones in New Jersey (and what the story really means) and Cardinal Blase Cupich's...
2024-12-231h 36
Financial Freedom Podcast with Dr. Christopher H. Loo, MD-PhD#1356 - From Rented Money to Financial Freedom: Bill Barnett on Leveraging Networks and Building Wealth
What if the key to financial freedom lies in how you treat your money today?
In this episode, serial entrepreneur Bill Barnett breaks down the concepts of rented vs. owned money, sharing strategies to transition from paycheck dependence to building sustainable wealth. Bill discusses the importance of leveraging networks, the mindset behind successful entrepreneurs, and why B-students often outperform A-students. Discover actionable tips on investing, financial planning, and recognizing when it's time to pivot or persevere in business. Don't miss Bill's insights on embracing change, artificial intelligence, and balancing entrepreneurial hustle...
2024-12-1725 minJUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: IDEAS: "Our Ten Favorite Works of Philosophy: #7"The main task of JUST FYI POD: IDEAS' second season is to discuss "Our Ten Favorite Works of Philosophy." On today's episode, I begin with a discussion of THE STRUCTURE OF SCIENTIFIC REVOLUTIONS (1962), written by the decorated American philosopher of science Thomas S. Kuhn (1922-96). Meanwhile, my cohost Clark Elliston turns to the French critic and philosopher Michel Foucault (1926-84) and his celebrated 1975 study DISCIPLINE AND PUNISH: THE BIRTH OF THE PRISON (Surveiller et punir: Naissance de la prison). Both of these texts were considered significant, if also potentially transgressive, in their own eras. But it may be that th...
2024-12-171h 53
The Landscaping PodcastEpisode 221 - Andrew Christopher Dunne - The Garden Design MentorIn this episode I speak with Andrew Christopher Dunne, and garden designer from Ireland who also has a mentorship/course called The Garden Design Mentor, which he created after getting great feedback on the advice he was offering on Instagram.In this episode he talks about how most people learn by doing, and the importance of putting yourself in your client's shoes, understanding their problems and doing more listening than talking.I also took away some advice from Andrew, particularly about dressing appropriately for design appointments, and going dressed as a garden designer, not as...
2024-12-011h 32JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: CULTURE: "Ten Novels That Changed Our Lives: #7"The main task of JUST FYI POD: CULTURE's second season is to discuss "Ten Novels That Changed Our Lives." On this episode, my cohost Amy Welborn and I resume our countdown -- this time focusing on the #7 novel on our respective lists. Amy begins with THINGS AS THEY ARE (1951), written by the American historian and novelist Paul Horgan. Meanwhile, I dive into THE VIOLENT BEAR IT AWAY, Flannery O'Connor's searing second novel, published in 1960.
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2024-11-261h 25JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: IDEAS: "Our Ten Favorite Works of Philosophy: #8"The main task of JUST FYI POD: IDEAS' second season is to discuss "Our Ten Favorite Works of Philosophy." On today's episode, my cohost Clark Elliston analyzes CROSSING THE POSTMODERN DIVIDE (1992), written by longtime University of Montana professor Albert Borgmann (1937-2023). Next, I follow with an assessment of A SECULAR AGE (2007), the magnum opus of celebrated Canadian philosopher Charles Taylor (1931-). These are two great books, both of which intend to help us navigate the complexity of our current socio-political era.
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2024-11-182h 10JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: CULTURE: "Decision 2024 Postmortem + Election Categories"Looking for more Election 2024 coverage? Interested in a point of view that does not coincide with Twitter/X sensationalism or MSM banality? Look no further than Just FYI Pod: Culture.! On today's episdode, Amy Welborn and I take a break from our usual content and offer an analysis of Tuesday's United States presidential election. But this is not just any analysis. Instead of prattling on about "Decision 2024," Amy and I have pithily subdivided our thoughts into various categories, focusing on the people and issues that made this election cycle particularly memorable. Topics include: Butler, PA, Joe Rogan, Ann Selzer, "...
2024-11-071h 10JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: IDEAS: "Our Ten Favorite Works of Philosophy: #9"The main task of Just FYI Pod: Ideas' second season is to discuss "Our Ten Favorite Works of Philosophy." On today's episode -- which might very well be called "Nietzsche Day" on the pod -- my cohost Clark Elliston and I discuss two key texts by the (in)famous German thinker Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900).
After a mutual examination of the background to Nietzsche's authorship, Clark offers an assessment of Nietzsche's 1883 opus Thus Spoke Zarathustra: A Book for All and None (Also sprach Zarathustra: Ein Buch für Alle und Keinen). Next, I follow with a discussion of N...
2024-10-281h 52JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: CULTURE: "Ten Novels That Changed Our Lives: #8"The main task of Just FYI Pod: Culture's second season is to discuss "Ten Novels That Changed Our Lives." On this episode, my cohost Amy Welborn and I resume our countdown—this time focusing on the #8 novel on our respective lists. Amy begins with Catholics (1972), written by Belfast-born novelist Brian Moore (1921-99), while I dive into Submission (Soumission, 2015), arguably the greatest work by France's literary enfant terrible Michel Houellebecq (1956-).
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2024-10-211h 30JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: IDEAS: "Our Ten Favorite Works of Philosophy: #10"During the first season of Just FYI Pod: Ideas, my cohost Clark Elliston and I counted down our ten favorite theological texts. On today’s episode, which marks the first of Just FYI Pod: Ideas' second season, we begin to rank our favorite works of philosophy. I will start our countdown with a discussion of the #10 book on my list -- namely, Joseph Schumpeter's 1942 magnum opus Capitalism, Socialism and Democracy. Clark will follow with an analysis of Hannah Arendt's famous and controversial 1963 book Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil.
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2024-10-071h 37
Domestic Dad Cleaning Up The Mess | Sobriety, Parenting, Dad, Addiction, Recovery,Sobriety Journey - Christopher TimsOvercoming Addiction and Embracing Faith: The Story of Christopher Tims
In this heartfelt episode of Domestic Dad: Cleaning Up The Mess, host Nick Barnett sits down with Christopher Tims, a dedicated educator, coach, and minister, to discuss his incredible journey from addiction to redemption through faith and perseverance.
Christopher shares candidly about his struggles with alcoholism, the toll it took on his self-esteem and relationships, and how he turned his life around by embracing sobriety and his calling to serve as a pastor. His story is one of transformation, resilience, and th...
2024-09-301h 37JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: CULTURE: "Ten Novels That Changed Our Lives: #9"The main task of Just FYI Pod: Culture's second season is to discuss "Ten Novels That Changed Our Lives." On this episode, my cohost Amy Welborn and I resume our countdown -- this time focusing on the #9 novel on our respective lists. Amy begins with Love in the Ruins (1971), written by the great Catholic novelist Walker Percy (1916-90), while I dive into one of the more celebrated novels of the last 50 years, namely, A Confederacy of Dunces (1980) by John Kennedy Toole (1937-69).
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2024-09-301h 11JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: CULTURE: "Ten Novels That Changed Our Lives: #10"The main task of Just FYI Pod: Culture's second season is to discuss "Ten Novels That Changed Our Lives." On this episode, my cohost Amy Welborn and I begin our countdown -- this time focusing on the #10 novel on our respective lists. Amy begins with Souls and Bodies (also known as How Far Can You Go?), published in 1980 by the English author and critic David Lodge (1935-), while I explore In the Beauty of the Lilies (1996), written by the great American homme de lettres John Updike (1932-2009).
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2024-09-161h 15JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: CULTURE: "Season 2 Preview + Musings on Election 2024"Just FYI Pod: Culture is back for a second season! On a sweltering late August afternoon, amid unexpected technological "upgrades" and loud recycling trucks, Amy Welborn and I sat down to preview our upcoming podcast series: "Ten Novels That Changed Our Lives." We sincerely hope that you will join us on this project over the next several months. Additionally, given the political tumult of the last six weeks, we couldn't resist also setting aside a few minutes to talk about the unfolding "Election 2024" presidential campaign and how it raises legitimate questions about the viability of the democratic process in...
2024-08-2949 minJUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: CULTURE: “Midsummer Check-in: Politics, Pop Culture, and Pandemonium”After a lengthy hiatus, JUST FYI POD: CULTURE returns for a midsummer check-in. This is *not* the beginning of Season 2, which should come out around the first of September. Instead, it’s a chance to discuss a number of recent goings-on, whether personal, political, or cultural. Pull up a chair, grab your favorite refreshment, and join us!
2024-07-101h 08JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: IDEAS: “Our Ten Favorite Theological Works: #1”During the first season of JUST FYI POD: IDEAS, my cohost Clark Elliston and I have been counting down our ten favorite works of theology. On today’s episode, and after months of deliberation, we turn to the #1 book on our respective lists! In a moment of chutzpah, Clark begins with none other than The Bible itself. Meanwhile, I explore Søren Kierkegaard’s 1849 psycho-spiritual masterpiece THE SICKNESS UNTO DEATH (SYGDOMMEN TIL DØDEN). Additional content and links, not to mention my updated Spotify “Theological Playlist,” can be found at cbarnett.substack.com. As always, we encourage you to support our podcas...
2024-05-312h 19JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: IDEAS: “Emergency Pod: 2024 Campus Protests and Higher Ed Today”Over the last six weeks, there has been a wave of protests on university campuses throughout the country, occasioned by the ongoing Israel-Hamas War. In this “emergency” episode, my cohost Clark Elliston and I talk about these protests and their significance for higher education. Our goal here is not to delve into the war as such—an analysis better left to political scientists—but to ask why universities (especially elite universities) have become cultural flashpoints and what this phenomenon means for the future of the humanities. This is something of an impromptu conversation—and yet one worth having all the same. As a...
2024-05-171h 17JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: IDEAS: “Our Ten Favorite Theological Works: #2”During the first season of JUST FYI POD: IDEAS, my cohost Clark Elliston and I will countdown our ten favorite works of theology. On today’s episode, we turn to the #2 book on our respective lists. I will kick things off with a discussion of St. Thomas Aquinas’s magnum opus the SUMMA THEOLOGIAE (1265-74), while Clark will follow with a deep-dive into J.R.R. Tolkien’s mythopoeia THE SILMARILLION (1977). Additional content and links, not to mention my updated Spotify “Theological Playlist,” can be found at cbarnett.substack.com. As always, please consider liking, rating, reviewing, and sharing our work!
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The PunterEP: 269 Newmarket & Hong KongThe first two classics of the season take place this weekend as Newmarket hosts both the 1000 and 2000 Guineas.Saturday sees the return of the unbeaten City Of Troy as he embarks on his 3-year-old career over a mile for trainer Aidan O’Brien where he will be sent off the hot favourite. Sunday’s fillies race looks a lot tougher to predict and French trainer Christopher Head joins us to discuss the chances of his Guineas filly Ramatuelle.City AM Racing editor Bill Esdaile previews the best of this weekend’s racing action, with Wa...
2024-05-031h 00JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: CULTURE: “The New Flannery O’Connor ‘Biopic’ WILDCAT + a List of ‘Honorable Mentions’”On our previous episode (April 17, 2024), my cohost Amy Welborn and I wrapped up our countdown of the “20 Most Spiritually Significant Films of All Time.” One might expect that we’d now take a long break, but, on the contrary, we’re just getting started! On today’s episode, we assess the upcoming Flannery O’Connor ‘biopic’ WILDCAT (dir. Ethan Hawke), which is set to be released on May 3, 2024. Amy and I were fortunate enough to be granted access to the film in advance, and, as will be discussed, we both found it well worth our time. In addition to our analysis of WILD...
2024-05-011h 31JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: IDEAS: “Our Ten Favorite Theological Works: #3”During the first season of JUST FYI POD: IDEAS, my cohost Clark Elliston and I will countdown our ten favorite works of theology. On today’s episode, we turn to the #3 book on our respective lists. Clark will discuss Simone Weil’s WAITING FOR GOD (ATTENTE DE DIEU, 1950), while I take a look at Joseph Ratzinger’s INTRODUCTION TO CHRISTIANITY (EINFÜHRUNG IN DAS CHRISTENTUM, 1968). These are very different works, written in very different ways, though their authors share certain theological sensibilities. Indeed, as our conversation will make clear, both Weil and Ratzinger attempt to trace the ongoing presence of God in...
2024-04-251h 52JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: CULTURE: “Our 20 Most Spiritually Significant Films of All Time: #1”We did it! The main task of JUST FYI POD: CULTURE’s first season is to explore the “20 Most Spiritually Significant Films of All Time.” On this episode, my cohost Amy Welborn and I continue our countdown—this time focusing, yes, on the #1 film on our respective lists. I begin with Terrence Malick’s 1998 war drama THE THIN RED LINE, while Amy turns to Xavier Beauvois’ 2010 drama OF GODS AND MEN (DES HOMMES ET DES DIEUX). These two films are set in different eras, with wildly different casts and modi operandi. But both confront a world broken by political ideology, and both sug...
2024-04-171h 42JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: CULTURE: “Our 20 Most Spiritually Significant Films of All Time: #2”The main task of JUST FYI POD: CULTURE’s first season is to explore the “20 Most Spiritually Significant Films of All Time.” On this episode, my cohost Amy Welborn and I continue our countdown—this time focusing on the #2 film on our respective lists. Amy begins with Robert Duvall’s 1997 drama THE APOSTLE, while I turn to the Coen Brothers’ 2009 dark comedy/existential drama A SERIOUS MAN. In both films, some of the hardest questions facing human beings are taken up—the problem of evil, the desire for redemption, and the purpose of suffering. And yet, the two movies differ in style and i...
2024-04-081h 32JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: IDEAS: “Our Ten Favorite Theological Works: #4”During the first season of JUST FYI POD: IDEAS, my cohost Clark Elliston and I will countdown our ten favorite works of theology. On today’s episode, we turn to the #4 book on our respective lists. I will discuss the short, patristic-era treatise THE MYSTICAL THEOLOGY (Περὶ μυστικῆς θεολογίας), written by an unknown author who, for centuries, was identified with an early Christian convert known as Dionysius the Areopagite (Acts 17:34). Meanwhile, Clark will examine Stanley Hauerwas’ 1983 text THE PEACEABLE KINGDOM: A PRIMER IN CHRISTIAN ETHICS. One book, then, is a classic of Christian spirituality; the other is a much newer, yet still highly regarded, book on the Chris...
2024-04-042h 21JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: IDEAS: “Our Ten Favorite Theological Works: #5”During the first season of JUST FYI POD: IDEAS, my cohost Clark Elliston and I will countdown our ten favorite works of theology. On today’s episode, I will discuss Henri de Lubac’s 1944 book THE DRAMA OF ATHEIST HUMANISM (LE DRAME DE L’HUMANISME ATHÉE), while Clark examines Rowan Williams’ 2003 text SILENCE AND HONEYCAKES. For further details, links, essays, and more, please visit cbarnett.substack.com. And, as ever, please consider liking, rating, reviewing, and sharing our work. Enjoy…
2024-03-211h 49JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: CULTURE: “Our 20 Most Spiritually Significant Films of All Time: #3”The main task of JUST FYI POD: CULTURE’S first season is to explore the “20 Most Spiritually Significant Films of All Time.” On this episode, my cohost Amy Welborn and I continue our countdown—this time focusing on the #3 film on our respective lists. Amy begins with Elia Kazan’s 1954 crime drama ON THE WATERFRONT, while I explore Terrence Malick’s 2011 epic drama THE TREE OF LIFE. Subscribe (for free!) to cbarnett.substack.com for more details, including relevant links, film clips, essays, etc. As ever, likes, ratings, reviews, and shares are greatly appreciated!
2024-03-181h 34JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: CULTURE: “Oscars Preview + Our 20 Most Spiritually Significant Films of All Time: #4”The main task of JUST FYI POD: CULTURE’s first season is to explore the “20 Most Spiritually Significant Films of All Time.” On this episode—and following a brief preview of Sunday night’s 96th Academy Awards—my cohost Amy Welborn and I continue our discussion. Coming in at #4, we each have selected Ingmar Bergman’s historical fantasy film THE SEVENTH SEAL (DET SJUNDE INSEGLET, 1957). Set in medieval Denmark, THE SEVENTH SEAL is a classic allegory, featuring a world-weary knight Antonius Block (Max von Sydow), who is on a quest to understand the meaning of life before being chased down by Death. Oft...
2024-03-111h 17JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: IDEAS: “Our Ten Favorite Theological Works: #6”During the first season of JUST FYI POD: IDEAS, my cohost Clark Elliston and I will countdown our ten favorite works of theology. On today’s episode, we will feature *two* works by the great Lutheran theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-45). I will explore Bonhoeffer’s 1937 spiritual classic DISCIPLESHIP (NACHFOLGE), while Clark will discuss Bonhoeffer’s posthumously published ETHICS (ETHIK). Of course, we also will take time to consider Bonhoeffer’s life and legacy, with particular focus on his opposition to Nazism and what it means for us today. As always, please visit cbarnett.substack.com for further details, links, essays, and more...
2024-03-072h 14JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: CULTURE: “Our 20 Most Spiritually Significant Films of All Time: #5”The main task of JUST FYI POD: CULTURE’s first season is to explore the “20 Most Spiritually Significant Films of All Time.” On this episode, my cohost Amy Welborn and I continue our discussion—this time focusing on the #5 film on our respective lists. Amy begins with Carl Theodor Dreyer’s classic historical film THE PASSION OF JOAN OF ARC (LA PASSION DE JEANNE D’ARC, 1928), while I dive into Wim Wenders’ spiritual romance WINGS OF DESIRE (DER HIMMEL ÜBER BERLIN, 1987). Please subscribe (it’s free!) to my Substack (cbarnett.substack.com) for more details, including relevant links, film clips, etc. As ever, lik...
2024-03-041h 29JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: IDEAS: “Our Ten Favorite Theological Works: #7”During the first season of JUST FYI POD: IDEAS, my cohost Clark Elliston and I will countdown our ten favorite works of theology. On today’s episode, I will explore REVELATIONS OF DIVINE LOVE by the medieval English anchoress Julian of Norwich (ca. 1343 - after 1416). Meanwhile, Clark will discuss I SEE SATAN FALL LIKE LIGHTNING (JE VOIS SATAN TOMBER COMME L’ÉCLAIR), published by the French polymath René Girard (1923-2015) in 1999. For further details, links, essays, and more, please visit cbarnett.substack.com. And, as ever, please consider liking, rating, reviewing, and sharing our hard work! We hope you enjoy…
2024-02-291h 47JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: IDEAS: “Our Ten Favorite Theological Works: #8”During the first season of JUST FYI POD: IDEAS, my cohost Clark Elliston and I will countdown our ten favorite works of theology. On today’s episode, Clark will discuss Friedrich Schleiermacher’s 1799 book ON RELIGION: SPEECHES TO ITS CULTURED DESPISERS (ÜBER DIE RELIGION: REDEN AN DIE GEBILDETEN UNTER IHREN VERÄCHTERN), while I will examine NATURAL THEOLOGY—a compendium of two landmark 1934 texts, NATURE AND GRACE (NATUR UND GNADE) by Emil Brunner and NO! ANSWER TO EMIL BRUNNER (NEIN! ANTWORT AN EMIL BRUNNER) by Karl Barth. Schleiermacher, Brunner, and Barth are all major figures in modern theology. Buckle up, then, fo...
2024-02-221h 50JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: CULTURE: “Our 20 Most Spiritually Significant Films of All Time: #6”The main task of JUST FYI POD: CULTURE’s first season is to explore the “20 Most Spiritually Significant Films of All Time.” On this episode, authors Christopher B. Barnett and Amy Welborn continue their discussion—this time focusing on the #6 film on their respective lists. Amy begins with Federico Fellini’s 1954 drama THE ROAD (LA STRADA), while Chris follows with an examination of Paul Thomas Anderson’s 1999 drama MAGNOLIA. These are two classic films from two celebrated auteurs, both of which explore the stubbornness of sin (particularly masculine sin) and the hope (or is it the need?) for divine redemption. As ever, see...
2024-02-191h 20JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: IDEAS: “Our Ten Favorite Theological Works: #9”During the first season of JUST FYI POD: IDEAS, my cohost Clark Elliston and I will countdown our ten favorite works of theology. On today’s episode, Clark will discuss Helmut Thielicke’s A LITTLE EXERCISE FOR YOUNG THEOLOGIANS (1962), while Chris will examine Jacques Ellul’s ANARCHY AND CHRISTIANITY (ANARCHIE ET CHRISTIANISME, 1988). See cbarnett.substack.com for additional details and links, not to mention essays and podcasts. As ever, please consider liking, rating, reviewing, and sharing!
2024-02-151h 41JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: CULTURE: “Our 20 Most Spiritually Significant Films of All Time: #7”The main task of JUST FYI POD: CULTURE’s first season is to explore the “20 Most Spiritually Significant Films of All Time.” On this episode, authors Christopher B. Barnett and Amy Welborn continue their discussion—the time focusing on the #7 film on their respective lists. Amy begins with the Oscar-winning historical drama A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS (Fred Zinnemann, 1966), while Chris turns to one of Martin Scorsese’s late-period classics, the epic drama SILENCE (2016). Both films confront the reality of religious martyrdom, albeit in different historical eras and from different cultural-theological perspectives. As ever, see cbarnett.substack.com for more details, i...
2024-02-121h 21JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: IDEAS: “Our Ten Favorite Theological Works: #10”During the first season of JUST FYI POD: IDEAS, my cohost Clark Elliston and I will countdown our ten favorite works of theology. On today’s episode, I will focus on DEATH AND IMMORTALITY (TOD UND UNSTERBLICHKEIT, 1968), written by the German Catholic philosopher Josef Pieper (1904-97). Meanwhile, Clark will examine THE DOORS OF THE SEA: WHERE WAS GOD IN THE TSUNAMI? (2005), penned by the American Orthodox theologian David Bentley Hart (1965-). See cbarnett.substack.com for further details and links, not to mention other essays and podcasts. As ever, please consider liking, rating, reviewing, and sharing!
2024-02-081h 25JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: CULTURE: “Our 20 Most Spiritually Significant Films of All Time: #8”The main task of JUST FYI POD: CULTURE’s first season is to explore the “20 Most Spiritually Significant Films of All Time.” On this episode, authors Christopher B. Barnett and Amy Welborn continue their discussion—this time focusing on the #8 film on their respective lists. Amy examines Akira Kurosawa’s 1952 classic IKIRU (生きる), while Chris ponders John Michael McDonagh’s 2014 drama CALVARY. The former is set in the crowded yet often anonymous streets of Tokyo, the latter in the beautiful yet haunting expanses of western Ireland. Both films, however, poignantly explore some of the most elemental questions of human life: why do we become unhap...
2024-02-051h 23JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeJUST FYI POD: IDEAS: “Welcome + Thoughts on Oxford, Theology, and the NBA”JUST FYI POD is now effectively two podcasts in one: (i) JUST FYI POD: CULTURE with Amy Welborn, which is now approaching the 15th episode of its inaugural season, with a current focus on “spirituality and movies;” and now (ii) JUST FYI POD: IDEAS with Clark Elliston, which is getting underway on today’s episode. In this introductory podcast, Clark and I will discuss life at the University of Oxford “back in the day” (including some tall tales from the basketball court!), the Protestant-Catholic tension in our friendship, and why a podcast on “academic stuff” may actually matter. Yet, most importantly, w...
2024-02-0137 minJUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeOur 20 Most Spiritually Significant Films of All Time: #9Authors Christopher B. Barnett and Amy Welborn continue to countdown the most spiritually significant films of cinematic history. On this episode, they discuss and debate the #9 film on their respective lists—for Chris, Stanley Kubrick’s dystopian satire A CLOCKWORK ORANGE (1971); for Amy, Andrew Niccol’s sci-fi drama GATTACA (1997). As always, please listen, rate, and comment. For more details, see cbarnett.substack.com and subscribe for free.
2024-01-291h 14JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeOur 20 Most Spiritually Significant Films of All Time: #10Authors Christopher B. Barnett and Amy Welborn continue to discuss the most spiritually significant films of all time. On this episode, they breakdown the #10 film on their respective lists: Chris turns his attention to Gabriel Axel’s 1987 drama BABETTE’S FEAST (BABETTES GÆSTEBUD), while Amy opts for Harold Ramis’s 1993 comedy GROUNDHOG DAY. As always, please listen, review, and comment. For more details, see cbarnett.substack.com.
2024-01-221h 22JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeOur 20 Most Spiritually Significant Films of All Time: #11Authors Christopher B. Barnett and Amy Welborn endured the holidays and now resume their countdown of the 20 most spiritually significant films of all time. On today’s episode, they both concentrate on Woody Allen’s 1989 drama-comedy CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS. It’s dark film made by a controversial auteur. So, how is it “spiritually significant”? Tune in and find out! As always, please give us a “follow” and consider leaving a a glowing 5-star review. See cbarnett.substack.com for more details and content.
2024-01-151h 13JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and Life2023: A Cultural RetrospectiveAuthors Christopher B. Barnett and Amy Welborn temporarily pause their series on the most spiritually significant films of all time and instead offer a “Best of 2023” retrospective. Topics include literature, politics, media, cinema, music, and television.
2023-12-261h 12JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeOur 20 Most Spiritually Significant Films of All Time: #12Authors Christopher B. Barnett and Amy Welborn continue to countdown the 20 most spiritually significant films of all time. On today’s Christmas-themed episode, Chris takes a look at Frank Capra’s 1946 drama IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE, while Amy tells us why Billy Wilder’s 1960 romantic comedy THE APARTMENT should be remembered as a great Christmas movie. So, pour yourself a mug of eggnog (with a dash of bourbon, perhaps), pull up a chair by the fire, and contemplate these seasonal classics! And remember: ratings and reviews will help us earn our wings!
2023-12-181h 23JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeOur 20 Most Spiritually Significant Films of All Time: #13Authors Christopher B. Barnett and Amy Welborn continue to countdown the 20 most spiritually significant films of all time. On today’s episode, Amy analyzes the 1963 comedy LILIES OF THE FIELD, starring Sidney Poitier, while Chris examines the 1994 prison drama THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman.
2023-12-111h 12JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeOur 20 Most Spiritually Significant Films of All Time: #14Authors Christopher B. Barnett and Amy Welborn return to countdown the 20 most spiritually significant films of all time. On today’s episode, Chris examines ANDREI RUBLEV (Andrei Tarkovsky, 1966), while Amy considers AMADEUS (Miloš Forman, 1984). Listen, like, subscribe!
2023-12-041h 14JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeOur 20 Most Spiritually Significant Significant Films of All Time: #15Authors Christopher B. Barnett and Amy Welborn return to countdown the 20 most spiritually significant films of all time. On today’s episode, Amy selects JOE VERSUS THE VOLCANO (John Patrick Shanley, 1990), while Chris delves into THE DARK KNIGHT (Christopher Nolan, 2008). Listen, like, subscribe!
2023-11-271h 11JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeOur 20 Most Spiritually Significant Films of All Time: #16Authors Christopher B. Barnett and Amy Welborn return to countdown the 20 most spiritually significant films of all time. On today’s episode, Amy discusses DEAD MAN WALKING (Tim Robbins, 1995), while Chris examines DOGVILLE (Lars von Trier, 2003).
2023-11-171h 08JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeOur 20 Most Spiritually Significant Films of All Time: #17Authors Christopher B. Barnett and Amy Welborn continue to countdown the 20 most spiritually significant films of all time. On today’s episode, they turn to a pair of movies by the Coen Brothers: THE BIG LEBOWSKI (1998) and O BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU? (2000).
2023-11-081h 05JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeOur 20 Most Spiritually Significant Films of All Time: #18Authors Christopher B. Barnett and Amy Welborn continue their discussion of the 20 most spiritually significant films, this time focusing on #18. Amy’s selection is THE EXORCIST (William Friedkin, 1973), while Chris’ selection is BRINGING OUT THE DEAD (Martin Scorsese, 1999).
2023-11-011h 05JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeKILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON: First ThoughtsAuthors Christopher B. Barnett and Amy Welborn discuss Martin Scorsese’s new film KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON, starring Leonardo DiCaprio. What’s it about? What works—and what doesn’t? Listen, comment, subscribe.
2023-10-2448 minJUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeOur 20 Most Spiritually Significant Films of All Time: #19Authors Christopher B. Barnett and Amy Welborn continue their discussion of the 20 most spiritually significant films, this time focusing on #19. Amy’s selection is THE THIRD MAN (Carol Reed, 1949), while Chris’ selection is THE MISSION (Roland Joffé, 1986).
2023-10-131h 05JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and LifeWelcome + Our 20 Most Spiritually Significant Films of All Time: #20Christopher B. Barnett and Amy Welborn welcome listeners to their new podcast and begin discussing their top 20 most spiritually significant films. First up: THE BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES (William Wyler, 1946) and WINTER LIGHT (dir. Ingmar Bergman, 1963).
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Managing Tech Millions019: Special Operations Leadership: How Quay Barnett Transformed Warfare Techniques into Business SuccessEpisode 19: Special Operations Leadership: How Quay Barnett Transformed Warfare Techniques into Business SuccessReady to explore the latest in tech careers and financial insights? Click here now for an eye-opening journey at http://www.managingtechmillions.com/!Learn the strategies that will take you from the battlefield to the tech industry. Join us on this eye-opening episode of Managing Tech Millions, hosted by Christopher Nelson, as he sits down with special guest Quay Barnett, a military veteran-turned-tech enthusiast. In this episode, Quay recounts his inspiring jou...
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Real Estate Investing For Retirement54. "Are You Dumb Enough to Be Rich?" w/ Best Selling Author and Investor Bill BarnettBill Barnett started out as an investment banker in downtown Fort Worth, Texas. Getting divorced twice in one month changed the trajectory of his life from investment banking to real estate investor and author. Bill Barnett is the best selling author of Are You Dumb Enough to Be Rich?, a book that helped guide Misty and I into our real estate investing journey. He started out rehabbing houses before getting invited to speak, where he found his true passion: teaching real estate.Bill provides great stories, investing tips, insight into the real estate market and more.
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The BoatCast... this is your TRiBeEpisode 182 "Who is Zac Barnett/American Authors?" part IIIThe BoatCast is thrilled to welcome back Zac Barnett (of American Authors) to the podcast, where he reminisces about his favorite moments from TRB XXII.Every Rock Boat is filled with unique moments. Perhaps THE highlight of this last boat was when American Authors played their new album, 'Best Night of My Life' in its entirety- and some of those songs have never been played live since. It was a magical moment for sure. Zac talks the thrill of collaboration and getting up on stage with Lit and singing their song "The Life That I Got".
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Homo Sapiens221: Courtney BarnettThis week I am joined by smash-hit singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett! We talk about her new album Thing Take Time, Take Time, and her process for writing such god damn amazing lyrics. Plus, we chat supporting the Rolling Stones on tour and what the gay bar scene is like in Hobart Australia!📍 Homo Sapiens Spotify Playlist📍H O M O S A P I E N S P O D C A S T📍NEW EPISODE Every Thursday📍Come play with us on socials Facebook & Instagram @Homosapiens📍Email us: Hello@homosapien...
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EyeCode MediaThe Presbyopic Path with Drs. Melissa Barnett and Pamela LoweToday on the show we welcomed Drs. Melissa Barnett and Pamela Lowe. We talked about Presbyopia and all the options we have for our patients from pharmaceuticals, surgery, contact lenses and more! We also dove deeper into how we can best communicate with our presbyopic patients about their eye health and how to be preventative.
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DavetheMystic Radio#605 Gifted Psychic, ET Expert and Healer Dr. Chrisopher MacklinPlease join Dave the Mystic on Monday, December 12, 2022 at 8pm MST with returning guest Dr. Christopher Macklin. Born as a highly aware psychic child in Chester, England, Christopher Macklin is one of five Melchizedek beings on the planet today. He was often visited by negative ETs as a young child in his room at night. His screams brought his parents to his side but not believing him, they felt that Christopher was only experiencing nightmares. This left young Christopher to learn early on how to deal with the presence of negative ETs in his life. He began to use his ps...
2022-12-1359 minDavetheMystic Show#605 Gifted Psychic, ET Expert and Healer Dr. Chrisopher MacklinPlease join Dave the Mystic on Monday, December 12, 2022 at 8pm MST with returning guest Dr. Christopher Macklin. Born as a highly aware psychic child in Chester, England, Christopher Macklin is one of five Melchizedek beings on the planet today. He was often visited by negative ETs as a young child in his room at night. His screams brought his parents to his side but not believing him, they felt that Christopher was only experiencing nightmares. This left young Christopher to learn early on how to deal with the presence of negative ETs in his life. He began to use his ps...
2022-12-1359 min
The BoatCast... this is your TRiBeEpisode 139 "Who is Zac Barnett/American Authors?" part IIBest Boat of My LifeZac Barnett (of American Authors) rejoins TRB to discuss the whirlwind that was TRB XXI. Though it was his first Boat, Zac embraced the community and was a perfect fit. Chris tells his account of hitting it big while sitting next to Zac at the roulette table and how he subsequently spent his loot in the Merch store. Zac shares his excitement about the band’s latest single, “Blind For Love” and their upcoming tour with Phillip Phillips. Zac’s LOVE for The Rock Boat community is not blind - as he ma...
2022-11-1826 minDavetheMystic Show#555 Gifted Psychic, ET Expert and Healer Dr. Chrisopher MacklinPlease join Dave the Mystic on Monday December 25, 2021 at 8pm MST with guest Dr. Christopher Macklin. Born as a highly aware psychic child in Chester, England, Christopher Macklin is one of five Melchizedek beings on the planet today. He was often visited by negative ETs as a young child in his room at night. His screams brought his parents to his side but not believing him, they felt that Christopher was only experiencing nightmares. This left young Christopher to learn early on how to deal with the presence of negative ETs in his life. He began to use his psychic ab...
2021-12-2859 minDavetheMystic Radio#555 Gifted Psychic, ET Expert and Healer Dr. Chrisopher MacklinPlease join Dave the Mystic on Monday December 25, 2021 at 8pm MST with guest Dr. Christopher Macklin. Born as a highly aware psychic child in Chester, England, Christopher Macklin is one of five Melchizedek beings on the planet today. He was often visited by negative ETs as a young child in his room at night. His screams brought his parents to his side but not believing him, they felt that Christopher was only experiencing nightmares. This left young Christopher to learn early on how to deal with the presence of negative ETs in his life. He began to use his psychic ab...
2021-12-2859 min
The Peak Performance Greatness Show19 - Better Living with Katie Anne BarnettYour host, Christopher Dedeyan, talks with Katie Anne Barnett. Katie touches on multiple topics in this episode, discussimg educated consumers, clean live, the importance of mental health, and techniques to maintain a calm state of mind.
2021-09-2832 min
DavetheMystic Radio#510 Consultant, Zen Priest, Dharma Teacher and Author Christopher KeevilPlease join Dave the Mystic on Monday Feb 15, 2021 at 8PM MST with guest Christopher Keevil. He has a fascinating book Finding Zen in the Ordinary. Christopher Keevil is an ordained Zen priest and senior dharma teacher in the Single Flower Sangha. He has been practising Zen since 1991 and teaching since 1998 in the lineage of his teacher, Zen Master Bo Mun (George Bowman), who is a dharma heir of the Korean Zen Master Seung Sahn. Christopher is also the Managing Director and founder of Wellspring Consulting, a national firm that helps non-profit leaders develop strategy for the future in areas such as e...
2021-02-1643 minDavetheMystic Show#510 Consultant, Zen Priest, Dharma Teacher and Author Christopher KeevilPlease join Dave the Mystic on Monday Feb 15, 2021 at 8PM MST with guest Christopher Keevil. He has a fascinating book Finding Zen in the Ordinary. Christopher Keevil is an ordained Zen priest and senior dharma teacher in the Single Flower Sangha. He has been practising Zen since 1991 and teaching since 1998 in the lineage of his teacher, Zen Master Bo Mun (George Bowman), who is a dharma heir of the Korean Zen Master Seung Sahn. Christopher is also the Managing Director and founder of Wellspring Consulting, a national firm that helps non-profit leaders develop strategy for the future in areas such as e...
2021-02-1643 min
The Gifters: Your Story is a Gift to the WorldEp. 938: Reboot Your Life with Linda BarnettAfter a full life reboot of my own, I am now spending all of my time on a mission to help people discover their authentic selves through self-love.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-barnett-9a27ab124/
2020-09-0811 min