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Beyond PoliticsVenezuela Sneak Attack: Hidden Reasons and What Now?Matt Robison (host of Worth Knowing) and Jonathan Larsen (creator and writer of The Fucking News) do a deep dive on the hidden reasons behind Donald Trump’s recent attack on Venezuela, based on Larsen’s reporting and analysis from his Substack. We break down why Trump ordered strikes in Venezuela and the operation that captured Nicolas Maduro — and what’s really driving all of this.📌 Jonathan Larsen brings decades of hard-earned political media experience: TFN creator and writer Jonathan Larsen co-created Up w/ Chris Hayes and wrote for Countdown with Keith Olbermann at MSNBC, helped launch CNN’s Anderson Coop...
2026-01-061h 02
J-CATS Japanese Contextual and Theological Studies2025 Bonenkai!Just a fun episode. What is Bonenkai? Mostly just cathartic ramblings with Jon and friend of the show Joe. If this isn't your thing return for more informative content in 2026!
2026-01-0143 min
Techstrong GangTechstrong Gang - 10/30/2025Alan, Mike, Mitch, Jon, Teri Robison and Garima Bajpai dive into the latest wave of innovation being driven by NVIDIA before taking a look at the implications of a GitHub effort to embed artificial intelligence (AI) agents across the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
Then the gang dives into the rise of "bionic hackers" that are using AI to discover and remediate vulnerabilities in near real time.
2025-10-3046 minJ-CATS Japanese Contextual and Theological StudiesCan foreigners become Japanese pastor? This missionary kid did.Today I talk with Billy, a third generation missionary in Japan, no that's not true, Billy is not a missionary, he is a pastor within a Japanese denomination. He goes to pastor meetings and presents reports in unaccented Japanese at annual meetings, but he's 6'5" and was born in Tennessee.
2025-10-2341 minJ-CATS Japanese Contextual and Theological StudiesLooking at Christianity Today's articles on Shinto and ChristianityI look at Christianity Today's articles on Christianity and Shinto, parts of an interview of Tokyo Christian University's Yoichi Yamaguchi by Kazusa Okaya. Article Links:Shinto's Key Teachings: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/08/shinto-shintoism-japan-teachings-kami-animism/Shinto's Historical and Contemporary Influences on Society: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/08/shinto-shintoism-japan-society-history-emperor-worship/Christianity and Shinto: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/08/shinto-shintoism-japan-religion-culture-faith/JCATS episodes on Japanese protestant history:JCATS Protestant Church History w/ prof. Kai (part 1)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7f8aaWaVAW8&t=1sJCATS Protestant Church History w/ prof. Kai (part 2)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGfWnKIwt1UJCATS Protestant Church History w/ prof. Kai (part 3...
2025-09-3034 min
Reading Pop Classics30. Minisode #2In this minisode before our upcoming episode on Remarkably Bright Creatures, we discuss speculative feminist canon masterpieces, how The Odyssey is drags at the end, why Mary Robison should be more widely read, how a novella gave us Brad Pitt, and whether anyone has ever seen a Tabitha King book in real life. Some of the books discussed:I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline HarpmanLegends of the Fall by Jim HarrisonThe Woman Lit By Fireflies by Jim HarrisonWherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness...
2025-09-181h 00
Community Conversations with Amanda and BaronJon from The Physical Therapy Project interview with Amanda Smith and Baron Robison - September 4th, 2025https://theptproject.net/
2025-09-0912 minJ-CATS Japanese Contextual and Theological StudiesWant to study at a Japanese Christian university?Today we talk with Morgen Hildebrand, a missionary from Kansas who completed a theology degree at Tokyo Christian University. She gives a number of fascinating insights to the way that Japanese professors teach Christianity, and the way that her Japanese classmates encouraged her to fine tune her gospel message in a culturally winsome way.
2025-05-1342 min
Community Conversations with Amanda and BaronJon and Nancy from Engelberg Antiks interview with Amanda Smith and Baron Robison - May 1st, 2025https://www.instagram.com/engelbergantiks/148 Liberty St NE, Salem, OR 97301(503) 363-8155
2025-05-0712 min
Own Your Impact#9: Systems vs. Moments: The Power of How You Naturally Create Transformation (Resonant Thought Leader Archetypes - Part 2)Your greatest impact comes when you stop resisting your natural strengths and embrace your authentic expression archetype. When you understand whether you're built to create comprehensive learning systems or facilitate transformative moments, your thought leadership becomes both more powerful and more sustainable.In this episode, I reveal the stark differences between two powerful thought leadership archetypes: the Digital Learning Architect who thrives by creating structured educational journeys, and the Experience Facilitator who excels at orchestrating transformative group experiences. Through examples like Amy Porterfield and Michael Bungay Stanier, I demonstrate how recognizing your natural archetype can free you...
2025-05-0729 minJ-CATS Japanese Contextual and Theological StudiesChurch Planting and Partnering Report from OMFToday Chris Pain, Japan field director of OMF joins me to review a report on Church Planting and Partnering with Japanese pastors that OMF produced. You can download the report for free here!https://omf.org/resource/download-report-church-planting-and-partnering-in-japan/
2025-04-1438 min
Community Conversations with Amanda and BaronJon from The Physical Therapy Project interview with Amanda Smith and Baron Robison - March 19th, 2025https://theptproject.net/156 Front St NE Suite 180, Salem, OR 97301(971) 239-3272
2025-03-2512 minJ-CATS Japanese Contextual and Theological StudiesWhat do Japanese Pastors want missionaries to do? NOT do?Kohei and I continue our conversation from last time. The first 20 minutes or so we talk about church models and Japan, the second half we look at some of the answers Japanese pastors gave at the Asian Access conference when asked what they would like missionaries to start doing and stop doing. Enjoy!
2025-03-0541 minJ-CATS Japanese Contextual and Theological StudiesFrom Embers to Flames, 2024 Evangelism Conference in Tokyo
Today we talk with Kohei, who helped out at Asian Access Japan's 2024 conference 'From Embers to Flames'. Did you know that, although Japan's Christian population is only about 1% of Japan, 99% of Christians are laypeople? That' means that, if there are 1,000,000 Japanese Christians, 990,000 of them are not clergy. How can these Japanese Christian laypeople, these embers, ignite a Spiritual fire to spread Christianity among their people in Japan?
2025-01-1632 minJ-CATS Japanese Contextual and Theological StudiesZero to JLPT N1 in under 3 years of part-time study
Today I chat with Noah, a missionary who began self-studying Japanese two years before landing in Japan in early '24. He promptly passed the JLPT N2, and is awaiting his results from taking N1 in December. Noah shares what worked for him, a surprisingly cheap and time efficient system that most missionaries (or any Japanese learners) could benefit from!
Noah's suggested resources:
Tofugu's resource page: https://www.tofugu.com/japanese-learn...
Genki Textbook: / 791506.genki_i
Minna No Nihongo textbook: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Jyoukyuu he no Tobira: https://tobiraweb.9640.jp/
A Dictionary of Intermediate Japanese Grammar: https://www.goodr...
2024-12-2646 minJ-CATS Japanese Contextual and Theological StudiesWhat books about Japan do missionaries read?
At the biennial Renown (formerly CPI) Conference hundreds of Japan-based missionaries gathered for networking, encouragement, and strategizing. While there JCATS held a survey asking 'what are your favorite books about Japan by Japanese authors?' and 'what are your favorite Christian podcasts?' Jon's friend and fellow Japan missionary Joe comes on to discuss results.
2024-12-1257 min
Community Conversations with Amanda and BaronJon from Beautiful Blinds and Beyond interview with Amanda Smith and Baron Robison - October 30th , 2024https://www.beautifulblindsandbeyond.com/
2024-11-0512 minJ-CATS Japanese Contextual and Theological StudiesChallenges for Japanese Churches with Pastor Takuma Kobayashi
Takuma Kobayashi is the pastor of Cloud Church, a fully online Japanese church, and in addition to two Cloud Church youtube channels, runs the Mattari Seisho Labo Youtube channel and podcast which deals with Japanese Christianity. We chat about challenges for Christianity in Japan, online church, relational evangelism, further reading to understand Japanese society, church dropouts, small church challenges, demands on church-goers, geographic challenges, and other topics
2024-10-3137 minJ-CATS Japanese Contextual and Theological StudiesWhat do Japanese Christains think is attractive about Christianity?
at a denominational anniversary celebration in Sendai, I surveyed 34 attendees to ask what they find is attractive about Christianity. The results are in the video.
2024-10-1530 min
Community Conversations with Amanda and BaronJon from Beautiful Blinds and Beyond interview with Amanda Smith and Baron Robison - September 6 , 2024https://www.beautifulblindsandbeyond.com/
2024-09-1212 minJ-CATS Japanese Contextual and Theological StudiesRethinking Japanese church trappings and talking with Kentaro Matsuda
Today I have a conversation with pastor Kentaro Matsuda about how he reaches people who haven't lost their faith, but have stepped away from church. He recently translated Frank Viola's 'Pagan Christianity' into Japanese, and we talk about that too.
2024-09-0542 minJ-CATS Japanese Contextual and Theological StudiesEvangelism in the context of Japanese AnimismSeminar presented by Dr. Martin Heisswolf at Ochanomizu Christian Center on August 17, 2024, for Kyuu Juu Kyuu -- talks on evangelizing the rest of the Japanese, sponsored by JCATS (Japanese Contextual and Theological Studies). Dr. Heisswolf is the author of Japanese Understanding of Salvation: Soteriology in the context of Japanese Animism, published by Langham, and available here: https://langhamliterature.org/books/japanese-understanding-of-salvation
2024-08-221h 40
Borderlines: Roots and Real Country MusicBorderlines #1165: August 18, 2024Rod Picott - Sheetrock Hanger, Welding Burns
Jon Byrd - The Losing End, Byrd's Auto Parts
k.d. lang - Pullin' Back The Reins, Live By Request
Southern Culture On The Skids - Too Much Pork For Just One Fork, Ditch Diggin' Volume 2
The Blue Shadows - Don't Expect A Reply, Lucky To Me
Roy Orbison - Running Scared, Black & White Night
Terri Hendrix - Call You To The Carpet, The Slaughterhouse Sessions
Del Barber - Dancing In The Living Room, Easy Keeper
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2024-08-181h 55J-CATS Japanese Contextual and Theological Studies5 Pillars of ShintoIn 1999 the Association of Shinto Shrines printed a pamphlet in English entitled Shinto Beliefs, I go over the 5 pillars, and talk a little bit more about Nishitani's Understanding Japaneseness, which discusses Shinto in the Epilogue.
2024-08-1520 minJ-CATS Japanese Contextual and Theological StudiesTrying to Understand Japaneseness - Looking at Kosuke Nishitani's Nipponjinron
Today we look at Kosuke Nishitani's 'Understanding Japaneseness' (link below). Nishitani argues that Maternal-Filial Affection is THE key point of a framework of Nipponjinron (think 'Japanology'). As a pastor as well as a scholar, he also gives his thought on the problem of Japaneseness. Might it lead to a 'Japanese' apologetic?
Understanding Japaneseness -
https://www.google.co.jp/books/edition/Understanding_Japaneseness/VqcDDQAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=0
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Join us August 17th for a Missiology Seminar at Ochanomizu Christian Center! Here's the flyer for more info and RSVP.
https://mailchi.mp...
2024-07-2559 min
Cast of WondersCast of Wonders 594: In this Universe, Jon Flowers is a StoryAuthor : Nathan Susnik Narrator : Dave Robison Host : Katherine Inskip Audio Producer : Jeremy Carter Cast of Wonders 594: In this Universe, Jon Flowers is a Story is a Cast of Wonders original. In This Universe Jon Flowers is a Story by Nathan Susnik As Lydia takes his hand, Jon Flowers’ heart skips […]
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2024-07-1712 minJ-CATS Japanese Contextual and Theological StudiesJapanism
In today's video I examine and condense Mattari Seisho Labo's four-part series on Shichihei Yamamoto's Nihonkyo (Japanism). Nihonkyo is the idea that all Japanese adhere to an under the surface 'religion', even Japanese who are members of religions such as Buddhism, Shinto and even Christianity. Mattari Seisho Labo's Nihonkyo videos are listed below:
1 - https://youtu.be/sJf9nK8qVco?si=MY-XWJfRXsz-Dieq
2 - https://youtu.be/_8c5rjGiYw4?si=g349uI68dU20J19Z
3 - https://youtu.be/9dAuIeWDRjI?si=CrxZiwsw-8-O4v5X
4 - https://youtu.be/LdZ0uBTQrnk?si=rKQ1hcGGCC9_5...
2024-07-1141 minJ-CATS Japanese Contextual and Theological StudiesThe Contextualized Sermon pt. II, examing a round-table discussion
In today's episode we look at a round-table discusison found in 'Senkyogaku Readings' the same collection from which the article 'the Sermon contextualized to Japan' discussed in the previous episode, was taken. Again, the book can be purchased from the RAC Network store here:
https://rac-network.com/?p=563
2024-06-1729 min
Connecting GoodnessEP#13 Jake Edwards, Jon Van Tassell, and Katie Robison: Serving with Christ in the Dominican RepublicJoin Jake Edwards, Jon Van Tassell, Katie Robison, and Heidi as they remember their experiences serving as missionaries in the Dominican Republic (DR) for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They talk about adjusting to life in the DR-including showering with cockroaches, learning Dominican slang, and constant blackouts! Jake talks about the moments of magic he encountered as he served with others focused on bringing people to Christ. Katie shares how an encounter with a man with a machete reminded her that Christ is always with us as our Constant Companion. Jon emphasizes that Jesus Christ is...
2024-06-1049 minJ-CATS Japanese Contextual and Theological StudiesThe Contextualized Sermon
What would a distinctly Japanese sermon sound like? What can missionaries adjust to make their sermons less Western and more in tune with the Japnese mind?
In today's episode I look at Mitsuo Fukuda's entry 'The Japan-contextualized Sermon' from Missiological readings (宣教学リーディングす), published by RAC Network (www.rac-network.com) Fukuda Sensei is a longtime Bible scholar and missiologist, and has written much on the topic of the Japanese contextual church. His book 'Developing a Contextualized Church as a Bridge to Christianity in Japan' is available on kindle or paperback and is highly recommended.
2024-05-3134 minJ-CATS Japanese Contextual and Theological StudiesWisdom from a 50 year veteran Japanese pastorWhat is hard about ministry in Japan? What advice do you have for missionaries? My friend asked a Japanese pastor in his 70's these questions at a missionary and pastor meeting this week, and I grabbed my notebook and wrote down his answers, which I share here.
2024-05-2316 min
Rabbit Hole Radio TheatreSavior ShrinkPsychiatrist Dr. Horatio meets a new patient, Chris, who surprises him with his abilities of perception.Directed by Jack BaumgardnerSound Engineering by Dave RobisonMajor Arcana Writing Team:Laura Arbury, Jack Baumgardner, Jill Garroway, Kate Hawthorne, Brian Hughes, Dave Robison, Teri Robison, Morgan Taylor, Roy Thompson, Carol Van Natta, Bob WeberCastNaomi Benell as CarlaNathaniel Cron asd ChrisTym Lynch as JohnJon Wilkinson as ZachJudith Allen as The NarratorMajor Arcana is...
2024-03-2527 minJ-CATS Japanese Contextual and Theological StudiesDecolonising with Justin Lau
Justin Lau is a Singaporean Christian who grew up in Tokyo, and has since studied theology at Cranmer Hall in the UK, where he is currently a worship pastor. Justin talks about his journey toward understanding what it is for him to be an East Asian Christian, how having awareness of decolonised theology can help us better reach the Japanese, and how the Global Church can bless the Western Church.
Justin's substack: https://decolonisingmyfaith.substack.com/
2024-02-2246 min
Radio con botasOCÉANOS DE EMOCIONESLos sonidos sureños de las novedades más recientes nos llevan a escuchar a Blackberry Smoke, los californianos Robert Jon & The Wrek, el primer trabajo de Marcus King junto a Rick Rubin y el poderío de The Teskey Brothers. Estos tres últimos visitarán España a lo largo del año.
También es momento de prestar atención a las nuevas propuestas de The High Hawks, Shane Smith & The Saints, saludar la inminente llegada de Israel Nash o agradecer las buenas maneras de Zach Williams.
Los Eagles preparan su recopilatorio ¿definitivo? y Old Crow Medicine Show celebrar 2...
2024-02-171h 06J-CATS Japanese Contextual and Theological StudiesDoes the Monsoon Rain Make God Wet? Season 2 Episode 2questions from Kosuke Koyama's Water Buffalo Theology concerning the circular and linear concepts of time, and how they impact eastern thought, and what the Bible says about them.
2024-02-0731 min
Western Hockey League2023-24 WHL Radio Show – Episode 18Episode 18 of the WHL Radio Show with Jon Keen features a recap from the 2024 Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game, Olen Zellweger's NHL debut, Luca Cagnoni (Portland Winterhawks) and Ron Robison talking hockey roots with Regan Bartel.
2024-01-2620 min
The MothThe Moth Radio Hour: Out of Step, Out of PlaceIn this episode, stories of outsiders, being at odds, and discomfort. A man feels more at home with machines than people, a young girl encounters a teacher who doesn't understand her, and a man becomes an unwilling participant on his father's hunting trip. This hour is hosted by The Moth's Senior Director Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Storytellers:
John Elder Robison is an adult when he is diagnosed with Asperger's.
Renee Watson and her classmates band together to take on...
2024-01-1653 min
The MothThe Moth Radio Hour: Out of Step, Out of Place
In this episode, stories of outsiders, being at odds, and discomfort. A man feels more at home with machines than people, a young girl encounters a teacher who doesn't understand her, and a man becomes an unwilling participant on his father's hunting trip. This hour is hosted by The Moth's Senior Director Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Storytellers:
John Elder Robison is an adult when he is diagnosed with Asperger's.
Renee Watson and her classmates band together to take on...
2024-01-1654 min
J-CATS Japanese Contextual and Theological StudiesIntercultural Theology Grad Student Yurika DedachiWelcome back for season 2! After a long layoff we're ready to roll again, starting with an interview with Yurika Dedachi! Yurika grew up in an evangelical church in Japan, went to International Christian University in Tokyo, and is now studying Intercultural Theology at the University of Göttingen in Germany!
2024-01-0937 min
Psychedelic Therapy FrontiersPsychedelics and the pursuit of human flourishing with Jonathan RosembergSend us a textIn this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison are joined by Jonathan Rosemberg to discuss his recent paper entitled, “Psychedelics and the Pursuit of Human Flourishing: An Examination of Research and Potential Psychological Mechanisms”. Jon is a consultant for Numinus and recently defended this paper as his capstone project for his masters of applied positive psychology at the prestigious University of Pennsylvania. Jon helps Reid and Steve explore the concept of human flourishing, self-transcendence, self-distancing, spiritual intelligence, meaning-making, compassion, beginner’s mind, and several other topics...
2023-09-261h 13J-CATS Japanese Contextual and Theological StudiesJCATS ep 12 - God is RiceLooking at highlights from Masao Takenaka's book(let) 'God is Rice' which discusses Rational vs. Experiential approaches to theology, Village Mentality, and What Asian Art says about cultures.
2023-07-1446 min
We Write SongsEpisode 7 - The Curse Of The Second VerseOn this episode, we are talking all about ways to avoid the dreaded Curse when writing your second verse. It's a common stumbling block for a lot of writers we meet through the WWS community and the wider songwriting world. So here we talk about ways to combat the curse, and also other options and thoughts about it.
We also discussed these songs in this episode:
Patty Loveless - You Don’t Even Know Who I Am (written by Gretchen Peters)
Brad Paisley & Alisson Krauss - Whiskey Lullaby (written by Jon Randall & Bill Anderson)
P!nk & Nate Ruess - Just Gi...
2023-07-0528 min
The Debrief with Jon BeckerTraining & Tech – Recovering From Being Shot - Follow Up With Jordan RobisonMy guest today is Jordan Robison. This episode is a follow up to last week’s Critical Incident Review about the August 18, 2021, shooting that occurred when the San Bernardino Police Department’s SWAT Team attempted to arrest a suspect who had ambushed and attempted to murder a San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputy the day before. When the team performed a vehicle takedown the suspect immediately opened fireon the team with a 10mm handgun, striking Jordan in both forearms, his shoulder, his femur, his stomach below the armor and a grazing wound to his ribs. He was...
2023-06-2851 min
The Debrief with Jon BeckerCritical Incident Review - Fatal OIS SWAT Vehicle Takedown in San BernardinoOn August 18, 2021, the San Bernardino California SWAT Team was assigned to locate and arrest a suspect who had ambushed and attempted to murder a San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputy the day before. When the team located and attempted a vehicle takedown the suspect immediately opened fire on the team with a 10mm handgun, striking Officer Jordan Robison 8 times and Officer Chris Shipley once. Officer Robison was hit in both forearms, his shoulder, his femur, his stomach below the armor and a took grazing wound to his ribs. He was also hit twice in the abdomen which were stopped by...
2023-06-211h 35
Microsoft Spotlight PodcastEpisode 60 - Kristi RobisonToday, we welcome Kristi Robison CEO, Strategic Advisor from Paintrock Consulting. Jon had to run this episode on his own due to Andy being ill and Sophie being unavailable. In this episode, Jon and Kristi discussed her IT career path and their love of IT Conferences.
Show Notes:
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2023-06-1355 min
LIFE Today LIVETriumph Over Trauma - Jon HeymannThe author of "Agonizing Peace" tackles trauma and tragedy to lay out a path to peace with God, others, and yourself.
2023-06-0135 minLIFE Today LIVETriumph Over Trauma - Jon HeymannThe author of "Agonizing Peace" tackles trauma and tragedy to lay out a path to peace with God, others, and yourself.
2023-06-0135 minJ-CATS Japanese Contextual and Theological Studiesep 11 - Your Kingdom come IN JAPAN as it is in heaven
Today we talk with pastor Matsuda again, this time about the traditional 'go to heaven' approach to evangelism. What is 'eternal life'? What about 'eternal life' is appealing to Japanese compared to what is appealing to Western believers? Also, how to engage Japanese on issues of disagreement between Christianity and native religions!
you can email Jon at jcatsjapan@gmail.com
2023-06-0124 minJ-CATS Japanese Contextual and Theological Studiesep 10 - Do Japan's hiding seekers push the Christian population above 5%?!
Today we talk with Pastor Matsuda, who serves at an international church in Tokyo, and also meets with 'seekers' who don't know how to approach the traditional church due to fears of overbearing leadership, cult behavior and post-COVID anxiety. He ministers to these 'hiding seekers' through SNS, Twitter and Zoom. He also runs RAC-Network (Rethinking Authentic Christianity), where you can purchase some really great contextualization materials!
https://rac-network.com/
2023-04-2428 minJ-CATS Japanese Contextual and Theological Studiesep 9 - The Curious case of Kazoh Kitamori
Today Jon goes over 'the first significant communication of authentic, first-rate Japanese theology to the West." Kazoh Kitamori's Theology of the Pain of God is widely viewed in the global theological community as a theology that comes from a deep understanding of Japanese thought. On the other hand, for various reasons, it isn't very popular in Japanese churches. So should missionaries even bother? Jon thinks we should, and gives an overview of the why, what and how of this exemplary work.
2023-04-0758 min
The Air We Breathe: Finding Well-Being That Works for YouE3. An Early Bird to Focusing On Health Not Size with Jon Robison, PhDSend us a textJon Robison holds a Doctorate in health education/exercise physiology and a Master of Science in human nutrition from Michigan State University where he served as Adjunct Assistant Professor for a quarter of a century. His work centered on shifting health promotion away from its traditional, biomedical, control-oriented focus, with a particular interest in why people do what they do and don’t do what they don’t do.Jon has authored numerous articles and book chapters on a variety of health-related topics and was a frequent presenter at conferences throughout North Amer...
2023-03-2854 minJ-CATS Japanese Contextual and Theological StudiesJCATS ep 8 - Interview with a Japanese Millennial PastorToday we speak with Tsuji Sensei, a 33 year old pastor about a contextualized theological education delivery system, felt needs of Japanese young people, and cooperation between pastors and missionaries, Also Kohei joins us, and we ask the audience, 'what do you do with Judas?'
2023-03-0728 min
Justice League International: Bwah-Ha-Ha PodcastJLI Podcast – Meanwhile… JLA Annual #5 and JLE Annual #2 (1991)Armageddon 2001 strikes the Justice League! Waverider explores possible futures for Leaguers in both America & Europe, but why does Captain Atom seem so important to the proceedings? Jon Wilson joins The Irredeemable Shag to chat about Justice League America Annual #5, and Clinton Robison on Justice League Europe Annual #2! We discuss the League's possible futures, plus a veritable who's who of JLI artists! Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback!
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2023-02-192h 54
J-CATS Japanese Contextual and Theological StudiesJCATS ep 7 - Don't say 'tsumi' say this, and other concepts needing contextJon checks a sample gospel presentation for potential contextual difficulties with a Japanese teacher. Topics discussed include:
1. Original Sin
2. the gap between a good God and bad people
3. Substitution
4. The Afterlife
5. Forgiveness
2023-02-0846 minPsychedelic Therapy FrontiersWhat's love got to do with it?Send us a textOn this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison discuss the many facets of love. They explore what love is, how it’s extended and received, the concept of unconditional positive regard, why it’s so important to feel seen and understood, the role feelings of love play in psychedelic medicine…and much more.(1:22) The core need of being seen(3:29) Unconditional positive regard and Carl Rogers(4:58) The first duty of love is to listen(7:11) Love in parenting(9:31) Validate before reassuring or fix...
2023-01-2533 minJ-CATS Japanese Contextual and Theological StudiesJapanese Protestant History pt. 3 - the Sapporo Band, and summarizing thoughtsDr. Kai Akagi gives an overview of the Sapporo Band, a group the first generation of protestants in Japan including Kanzo Uchimura and Inazo Nitobe (author of Bushido).
Recommended book: A History of Japanese Theology, edited by Yasuo Furuya
2023-01-2355 minJ-CATS Japanese Contextual and Theological StudiesJCATS ep 5 - Japanese Church history with Prof. Kai pt 2, the Kumamoto BandDr. Kai Akagi joins us again for a second round of first generation protestants in Japan, as we take a look at the Kumamoto band, Ebina Danjo and the beginning of Doshisha University. Also, a fighting Samurai woman who was the first 'Christian bride' in Japanese history!
2023-01-1053 minJ-CATS Japanese Contextual and Theological StudiesProtestant Church History with Prof. Kai, the Yokohama Band - JCATS ep 4Want a college level Japanese church history lesson? Kai adjuncts at various universities and seminaries in Japan, and has taught Japanese Church history at Sophia University. Today, Kai talks about the early Japanese protestant 'bands' of Christians popping up in various places, and focuses on the 'Yokohama band' and the first protestant church in Japan.
2022-12-3045 minJ-CATS Japanese Contextual and Theological StudiesEp 3 - Interview with a Japanese returnee missionaryIn this episode Jon chats with Kohei, a Japanese man who has spent about half of his life in Japan, and half overseas. He is currently a missionary to Japan, sent from churches in the States. Kohei shares some thoughts on what influenced him to become a Christian, and his impression of the church in Japan after coming to Christ overseas (but through Japanese influences).
Mentions:
Muira Ayako, Freezing Point, Shiokari Pass, The Wind is Howling (Japanese Christian Novels, avaialable in Japanese and English)
Tondera House no Daibouken トンデラハウスの大冒険 Japanese Christian Anime from '82-'83 about two kids and a...
2022-12-1122 minJ-CATS Japanese Contextual and Theological StudiesThe Crucified Mind or the Crusader Mind, -ism and -ist, Vampires Werewolves and Silver BulletsIn Episode 2 we look at various portions of Kosuke Koyama's Water Buffalo Theology
2022-11-2954 minPsychedelic Therapy FrontiersMusic as medicineSend us a textOn this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer, Dr. Reid Robison, and Dr. Joe Flanders discuss the healing power of music. They share their personal journeys with and connections to music, childhood piano lessons, the powerful effect music has on emotion, how they use music in psychedelic therapy, and much, much more. (1:55) Reid's music journey(4:00) Steve's music journey(7:05) Joe's music journey(10:00) Why we pair music with psychedelic therapy(13:52) What kind of music pairs well with psychedelic therapy(16:20) East Forest and Trevor Hall...
2022-11-1556 min
The Mindspace Podcast: Inspiring WellbeingJon Hopkins on Music for Psychedelic Therapy“As if in each of us
There once was a fire
And for some of us
There seem as if there are only ashes now
But when we dig in the ashes
We find one ember
And very gently we fan that ember
Blow on it
It gets brighter
And from that ember we rebuild the fire
Only thing that's important is that ember
That's what you and I are here to celebrate”
Ram Dass quote, lyri...
2022-11-081h 06J-CATS Japanese Contextual and Theological StudiesWhat is Contextualization? Why is it important for Japan?Welcome to JCATS! Japanese Contextual and Theological Studies, 日本人から聞く日本のキリスト教、Learning about Japanese Christianity from Japanese people. This podcast exists to search out contextualization practices and ideas from Japanese literature, history and conversations with Japanese people, to help missionaries present Christianity in a non-foreign way. In this first episode we discuss what is contextualization and why it's important in Japan, as well as preview some sources to be featured in future episodes. Glad to have you with us!
2022-11-0623 min
Married...with ContentA Deep Dive into Dragonlance Ep 3Summer side project continues as Jon, Jon, and Clinton take on chapters 9-12 of Dragons of Autumn Twilight! This episode has everything! Really bad puns by one Jon and Clinton threatening to drive the other Jon out of his mind? Yep! Misuse of the word "Thee" in the text coming close to finishing the job? Oh yes! Jon literally moved to tears while reading a passage aloud? You know it! This plus pedantic discussions of AD&D vision rules, undead, spells, and Greek and Roman linguistics. I told you it has...
2022-07-271h 07
Great IdeasHomelessness in America: What's Working, What's NotHomelessness is America's national shame, a problem that we out to be able to solve in the wealthiest country in the world. There has been a growing awareness of the many factors that contribute to homelessness and a determination from political leaders, including our current president, to end homelessness in America. And yet, homelessness remains an intractable problem and in some of our biggest cities seems to be growing even more acute. So are any of the currently applied solutions working? And is there a realistic prospect of ending homelessness in America anytime soon? Dr. Stephen Eide is a...
2022-06-0944 min
Married...with ContentDaily Dose of Dragonlance, Episode 0Inacurrately Titled Summer Side Project Alert! Jon M Wilson, Clinton Robison, and eventually Layne from Batman Books: A Dark Knight in Prose podcast join me for a deep dive into one of Jon's childhood favorites. (The use of the word "Daily" is for alliterative purposes and will not imply the rate of release!)
2022-06-0859 min
Crucible of RealmsEpisode 27 - Children of the FuryHosts: Jim, Jon & KentGuest: Dave RobisonEver have one of those personal eras when your life turns upside down a few times and then a pandemic happens and then you look up and realize the audio edit you've been stressing over for the past decade doesn't have to be as perfect as your inner critic insists and it's okay if the final product runs over two hours after all? Sometimes it takes a very long time to get one's inner critic to back down.But when it happens? It can be a th...
2022-04-1500 min
Jackin‘ Around Show hosted by Jack IngramBRUCE ROBISON & Jack IngramAccess Jack's & the guest's bios, including this ep's audio & YouTube links by visiting or clicking 👉 https://jackinaroundpodcast.com/ep19-brucerobison. Visit or click 👉 https://www.JackinAroundSHOW.com to access the most up-to-date show news & info including links to all episodes.
🟢 JACKIN' AROUND with JACK INGRAM
The Jackin' Around Show (https://www.JackinAroundSHOW.com), hosted by 2x Academy of Country Music award winner and 2022 Grammy nominee for Best Country Album, Jack Ingram (https://www.JackIngramLIVE.com), is available in audio (Apple, Spotify, etc.) and video (YouTube). Join Jack in an open dialogue with your favorite music, sports, an...
2022-02-0258 min
Coffee & Comics PodcastEPISODE 68 - MARVEL HOLIDAY SPECIAL (PART 1)A fun holiday chat with Jon & Maggie from Married with Comics and Delvin Williams from The Longbox Crusade.
2021-12-0100 minCoffee & Comics PodcastEPISODE 68 - MARVEL HOLIDAY SPECIAL (PART 1)A fun holiday chat with Jon & Maggie from Married with Comics and Delvin Williams from The Longbox Crusade.
2021-12-0100 min
Why Watch That RadioMovie Talk: The Many Saints of Newark and Hard Luck Love SongOn this episode of Why Watch That:FIRST LOOKThe Many Saints of NewarkWebsite: HBO MaxSynopsis: Witness the making of Tony Soprano. Set in 1967, The Many Saints of Newark reveals the humanity behind Tony’s struggles and the influence his family — especially his uncle, Dickie Moltisanti — had over him becoming the most iconic mob boss of all time.Release Date: Available via HBO Max for 31 days and in theaters October 1, 2021Directed by: Alan TaylorScreenplay by: David Chase and Law...
2021-10-1324 min
Show Up as a Leader with Dr. Rosie WardAsk Me Anything Volume 1Lately I've had several of my coaching clients say they need a "Rosie in their pocket" and have some sort of bobblehead or something with reminders to help them. After the laughter subsided, I thought maybe there's another way. So I decided to put out an invitation to "Ask Me Anything" to the Show Up as a Leader Community, and there was a lot thrown at me. So this episode is for you...I covered how to make a difference when you don't have the title or authority, how (and why) you can still show up courageously when others are...
2021-05-2059 min
Food Experience UnpluggedHow to Create Wellness Programs That Work: It Starts with People (Ep. 50)Dr. Jon Robison, founding partner at Salveopartners, has been passionate for years about health promotion and helping organizations create wellness programs that work. Jon encourages organizations to get back to basics and focus on the needs of employees. Great programs begin with people.
“Successful wellness programs start with culture, with leadership, and physical and psychological safety. People need to feel their work is valued, and that their company will recognize and celebrate their strengths and understand their weaknesses.”
According to Jon, internal motivation is key to health and wellness.
“The real motivation comes from the in...
2021-01-2138 min
2021-01-212h 05
Married...with ContentSpecial Holiday Episode! He-Man and She-Ra: A Christmas Special with special guest Clinton RobisonHappy Holidays from Married with Comics! Clinton Robison from Coffee and Comics as well as Fanfilm Fridays stops by to discuss one of his favorites and ours, the cleverly named, He-Man and She-Ra: A Christmas Special! Celebrate the holiday of your choice while we dive into this 55 minute long toy commercial in which the Evil Lord of Destruction gets transformed by the Christmas spirit into something almost...nice?
2020-12-171h 00
Selected Prose6. Sam PinkJon and Liz sit down with Sam Pink to discuss his new book Ice Cream Man and Other Stories, and his other books, which are all awesome.
We also discuss how everyone needs some rat in them, character development and finding the singular quality in others, the pros and cons of self publishing, working in restaurants, Mary Robison's Why Did I Ever, comedy and how to write funny, writers who complain about writing, Sam's approach to revision, why calling books nihilistic is dumb, and a hell of a lot more.
2020-12-101h 05
Beyond PoliticsOff The Record 9/25/20Jon Jennings has had an incredible career in every level of a government — A former assistant attorney general, White House staffers, congressional candidate, senate staffer, and now the city manager of Portland Maine. He was also an assistant coach for the Boston Celtics during the 1980s glory years. John joins the show to talk about how to have an impact at every level of government and to share some behind the scenes stories from the Celtics.
2020-09-2546 min
Belief Hole | Paranormal, Mysteries and Other Tasty Thought Snacks2.18 | Secret Society Influence and Illuminati InfiltrationAny conspiracy theorist worth his salt has experienced being the weird guy at the party, trying to recount some evidence to prove his perspective after maybe one too many bourbons, and then suddenly asked.. "so who are THEY anyway?" If you've been in this position, well fear not! On this episode, we're going to track the origins of the Illuminati and provide some evidence for its potential infiltration into the unsuspecting brotherhood of the Freemasons and alleged, continued influence in society today.
We summon and analyze archaic letters from George Washington admitting his concern of the Illuminati corruption...
2020-09-171h 39
The Viewfinder Podcast with Chris HadleyEpisode 038 - Writer/Director Jon Massey - FRANK JAMESOwing its gritty style and character-focused plotlines to modern suspense standbys like TO LIVE AND DIE IN L.A. and director Michael Mann's 1995 thriller HEAT, the new crime drama FRANK JAMES is a gritty journey into an emotionally fragile Los Angeles police detective's efforts to capture the reviled crime boss responsible for a teenager's killing.
Created by Jon Massey and starring Chris Muto in the title role, FRANK JAMES also features Fred Mata as Detective Byron Ozawa and Toni Robison-May as Detective Amy Washington, the two cops who assist Frank in his investigation of the young man's d...
2020-07-3146 min
Shelter Success SimplifiedHow to lower a shelter’s animal population and keep it downGuest: Denise Stevens, CEO of the nonprofit, low-cost Options Veterinary Care clinic in Reno. She is also the former chief operations officer at SPCA of Northern Nevada as well as Nevada Humane Society. And she is also co-founder of the original community cats organization called Community Cats. Main question: When a shelter gets full, what are the best ways to get the population down fairly quickly and what are the best ways to keep it from happening again? Links: * Options Veterinary Care * Bonney's recommendation: "We Should Aim for Perfection - A...
2020-06-2014 minEpisode 269: JLMAY 2020 - Countdown To Infinite CrisisJLMAY 2020 BEGINS HERE! This time out I have jam packed episode filled with guests (The Irredeemable Shag, Mike Staley, Jon and Maggie Schaefer-Hames, Clinton Robison, and J David Weter) that have banded together from remote galaxies to discuss the Countdown to Infinite Crisis 80 Page Giant!
2020-04-3000 min
The Fortress of Baileytude Podcasting NetworkViews From The Longbox Episode 269: JLMAY 2020 - Countdown To Infinite CrisisJLMAY 2020 BEGINS HERE! This time out I have jam packed episode filled with guests (The Irredeemable Shag, Mike Staley, Jon and Maggie Schaefer-Hames, Clinton Robison, and J David Weter) that have banded together from remote galaxies to discuss the Countdown to Infinite Crisis 80 Page Giant!
2020-04-3000 min
Married...with ContentMaggie Hates Jimmy OlsenCould it be? A new episode of Married with Comics? You know it! Careful listeners of our show may have noticed that Maggie has occasionally voiced a negative opinion on Jimmy Olsen, so Coffee and Comics and Fan Films Fridays host Clinton Robison pops by with DC Comics Presents #93 to join Jon with 1990's Superman #93 and Maggie with 2019's Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #1 to get to the bottom of this. Find out if Maggie's irrational hatred is enough to withstand wacky stretchy hero shenanigans, Superman rescuing Jimmy from Hell, Superman rescuing Turtle Boy from falling from o...
2020-02-021h 18
The MothThe Moth Radio Hour: Out of Step, Out of PlaceIn this hour, stories of outsiders, being at odds, and discomfort. A man feels more at home with machines than people, a young girl encounters a teacher who doesn't understand her, and a man becomes an unwilling participant on his father's hunting trip. This hour is hosted by The Moth's Senior Director Jenifer Hixson.The Moth Radio Houris produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Storytellers: John Elder Robison, Renee Watson, Jon Bennett
2019-11-1951 min
RETURNS ON WELLBEING INSTITUTE PODCASTExpert Interview: Jon Robison and Rosie Ward, How To Build a Thriving Culture at Work
2019-09-0331 min
2019-05-1144 min
Beyond PoliticsOff The Record 11/9/18Paul is joined by Jon Bresler and Peter Emerson to talk this week's election.
2018-11-1045 min
Married...with ContentMore Dungeons, More Dragons, More Knights, More Dinner TablesGrab your Hackmaster +12 and ready your battle cry of "Hoody-Hoo!" Married with comics talks about one of their favorite comics, Knights of the Dinner Table. But we're not doing it alone. Coffee&Comics Podcast's Clifton Robison loves this series as much as we do, so he dropped by to help us cover issues #36 and #154. Stick around as Mephisto shows up again and forces the three of us to talk about our favorite gaming worlds, all making up part two of our exploration of The Dungeons and The Dragons.
2018-10-191h 11
RaD Adventures NetworkWarlord Worlds: Episode 9In Warlord Worlds Episode 9 we cover Tarzan and the Gods of Opar, The Warlord #22-23, Starslayer #6, Jon Sable #15, and Green Arrow #15-16. We also share listener feedback and announce the winners of a recent contest.
Mike Grell’s Official Website:
http://mikegrell.com/news/
Catskill Comics for Commissions:
http://www.catskillcomics.com/index.htm
The Mike Grell Facebook Page by Gus Ceballeos:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheMikeGrellPage/
Clinton Robison’s Coffee and Comics post about Tarzan and the G...
2016-08-071h 00
Warlord WorldsWarlord Worlds: Episode 9In Warlord Worlds Episode 9 we cover Tarzan and the Gods of Opar, The Warlord #22-23, Starslayer #6, Jon Sable #15, and Green Arrow #15-16. We also share listener feedback and announce the winners of a recent contest.
Mike Grell's Official Website:
http://mikegrell.com/news/
Catskill Comics for Commissions:
http://www.catskillcomics.com/index.htm
The Mike Grell Facebook Page by Gus Ceballeos:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheMikeGrellPage/
Clinton Robison's Coffee and Comics post about Tarzan and the Gods...
2016-08-061h 00
Talking SpaceEpisode 703: Don't Shoot the MESSENGER
This week we look at the impending demise of NASA's MESSENGER spacecraft after being on orbit since 18 March, 2011. We also examine the SpaceX Cargo Resupply Mission Number 6 and discuss the science cargo on board, and the results of the Stage one landing attempt, critical to the company's booster re-usability formula. United Launch Alliance was also in the news, announcing it's booster replacement for the Delta IV and Atlas V, called "Vulcan" by popular vote. The team discusses Vulcan's roll out and implications. Also look at the progressthat OrbitalATK has made in getting Antares and Cygnus back to space.
We turn...
2015-04-271h 01
Reader/WriterOne Question: Writing Tools<img class="thumb-image" alt="1Q.jpg" data-image="http://static1.squarespace.com/static/509a905fe4b0c4855be47be2/t/525abed9e4b0804fa2579684/1381678874412/1Q.jpg" data-image-dimensions="300x300" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="525abed9e4b0804fa2579684" data-type="image" src="http://static1.squarespace.com/static/509a905fe4b0c4855be47be2/t/525abed9e4b0804fa2579684/1381678874412/1Q.jpg?format=1000w" />
<p>In this special episode, we discuss with the wise Dave Robison one question: <strong>"What is your most important tool for writing? "</strong> With answers from authors...
2013-10-1547 min