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Following Jesus in NursingWhen Shame Is Loud S3E1Tiegan Pfantz, NCF Staff and practicing nurse, shares her story of overcoming shame. Crises and Suicide Hotline: https://988lifeline.org/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=onebox Psalm 112:4: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%20112%3A4&version=NIV Send us your questions and stories!Please send us your questions and stories about this episode. Send them in writing, audio or video file. Send them to ncf@intervarsity.org Membership and JCN:Get a professional membership, which includes the a...
2026-01-2322 min
#CyberChats070. Equity, Access, and Cyber Education: Insights from NCF's Education Summit (Part Two)This special episode features the second portion of the recording of a live panel hosted at the NCF Education Summit on Cybersecurity Education, an event dedicated to empowering educators and expanding access to high-quality cyber learning across K–12. Our panel brought together national leaders shaping the future of cybersecurity education and workforce development: Quiana Bannerman, Siraaj Hasan, Dr. Melissa Dark, Kimberly Mentzell, and Seeyew Mo.We dive into what it takes to bring cybersecurity into every classroom, why policy and funding matter, and how strong partnerships between schools, the private sector, and government can op...
2026-01-0124 min#CyberChats069. Equity, Access, and Cyber Education: Insights from NCF's Education Summit (Part One)This special episode features the full recording of a live panel hosted at the NCF Education Summit on Cybersecurity Education, an event dedicated to empowering educators and expanding access to high-quality cyber learning across K–12. Our panel brought together national leaders shaping the future of cybersecurity education and workforce development: Quiana Bannerman, Siraaj Hasan, Dr. Melissa Dark, Kimberly Mentzell, and Seeyew Mo.We dive into what it takes to bring cybersecurity into every classroom, why policy and funding matter, and how strong partnerships between schools, the private sector, and government can open meaningful pathways fo...
2025-12-1839 min
The Finish Line PodcastChristin Fejervary, VP at NCF, on Trends Among Next Generation Givers (Ep. 166)Christin Fejervary serves at the National Christian Foundation, where she helps understand generous Christians and the patterns shaping their stewardship. Coming from a background in research before joining NCF, Christin has helped execute numerous large studies which have helped shape the current understanding of Christian givers.
This past year, Christin helped lead NCF in some of the most comprehensive research on millennial Christians through the NextGen Stewardship Study, a comprehensive study focused on how young Christians, particularly Millennials and Gen Z, approach wealth and generosity. Christin explains the enormity of the Great Wealth Transfer, projected at $124 trillion t...
2025-11-2454 minFollowing Jesus in NursingS2E7: Barriers to Spiritual CareDr. Kathy Schoonover-Shoffner, Director of NCF and editor of JCN, speaks about the external and internal barriers that might keep nurses from integrating spiritual care into their practice.Joint Commissionjointcommission.org/contactusCode of Ethics for NursesCollection of FAQs in Spiritual Care from the Journal of Christian NursingSend us your questions & stories!Please send us your questions about stories about spiritual care! Send them in writing, audio, or video file. We might even highlight your message on the podcast. ncf@intervarsity.org
2025-08-2729 minFollowing Jesus in NursingS2E6: Profoundly Powerful Spiritual InterventionsDr. Kathy Schoonover-Shoffner, Director of NCF and editor of JCN, shares some best practices around spiritual interventions and what makes for profoundly powerful impact on patients and their families.Collection of FAQs in Spiritual Care from the Journal of Christian NursingSend us your questions & stories!Please send us your questions about stories about spiritual care! Send them in writing, audio, or video file. We might even highlight your message on the podcast. ncf@intervarsity.org Membership & JCNGet a professional membership, which includes the award winning Journal...
2025-07-3027 minFollowing Jesus in NursingS2E5: On The Go Spiritual AssessmentDr. Kathy Schoonover-Shoffner, Director of NCF and editor of JCN, relays simple strategies for busy on the go nurses to spiritually assess patients and begin to explore and understand patients' spiritual needs. Collection of FAQs in Spiritual Care from the Journal of Christian NursingSend us your questions & stories!Please send us your questions about stories about spiritual care! Send them in writing, audio, or video file. We might even highlight your message on the podcast. ncf@intervarsity.org Membership & JCNGet a professional membership, which includes the...
2025-06-2625 min#CyberChats055. Cyber as a means of protection with Tina Williams-Koroma, Serial Entrepreneur and Founder/CEO of TCecure and CyDeployWe're on break for a few more weeks - check back on June 19th for our first episode of the summer! For now, listen to this conversation we had last fall with Tina Williams-Koroma, Serial Entrepreneur and Founder/CEO of TCecure and CyDeploy!During this discussion, you'll hear about vital cybersecurity tips we must implement now, Tina’s background as a cybersecurity expert and licensed attorney, and how businesses can leverage CySkills, a data driven approach to protecting assets and customers from a cyber attack. Kennedy also asks Tina about her passion for empowering yo...
2025-06-0532 minFollowing Jesus in NursingS2E4: Spirit-Led Spiritual CareDr. Kathy Schoonover-Shoffner, Director of NCF and editor of JCN, speaks about how the Holy Spirit leads us in our spiritual care. How do we know if what we are sensing is from the Holy Spirit? Does the spiritual have any place in our work as nurses?Collection of FAQs in Spiritual Care from the Journal of Christian NursingSend us your questions & stories!Please send us your questions about stories about spiritual care! Send them in writing, audio, or video file. We might even highlight your message on the podcast...
2025-05-1234 minFollowing Jesus in NursingS2E3: Integrated Spiritual CareDr. Kathy Schoonover-Shoffner, Director of NCF and editor of JCN, speaks on integrating spiritual care with your nursing practice. How can we do spiritual care naturally as an outflow of who we are? Does it have to take up a ton of extra time or can we incorporate spiritual care with things we're already doing as nurses?Collection of FAQs in Spiritual Care from the Journal of Christian NursingSend us your questions & stories!Please send us your questions about stories about spiritual care! Send them in writing, audio, or video...
2025-04-2131 min
The Finish Line PodcastJeff Waldron, Gift Planning Attorney at NCF, on Practical Considerations for Complex Gifts (Ep. 135)Jeff Waldron, a gift planning attorney at the National Christian Foundation, began his career in corporate law before God got his attention in a powerful way. He later found his way to NCF and discovered that his love for the Lord, his desire for pastoral ministry, and his experience in tax law beautifully intersected to help givers amplify the impact of their generosity.
Jeff acts as a guide to help givers navigate the more nuanced and complex non-cash gifts. He is overflowing with practical wisdom, powerful giving strategies, and a passion to help people become faithful stewards...
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Charting Opportunities With Portus Wealth AdvisorsBrandon Davis of NCF Talks Charitable Giving | Charting OpportunitiesIn this episode of Portus Wealth Advisors' Charting Opportunities, Brandon Davis, President of the Carolinas for the National Christian Foundation (NCF), offered insights into strategic charitable giving for business owners. He explained how NCF, a 501(c)(3) grant-making foundation, assists donors, advisors, and charities in developing efficient and effective giving strategies, often involving Donor Advised Funds (DAFs).Davis detailed the mechanics of Donor Advised Funds, likening them to "charitable checking accounts" where donors make irrevocable gifts (cash, appreciated securities, complex assets), receive immediate tax deductions, and then advise on grants to charities over time. He strongly advocated for...
2025-04-0853 minFollowing Jesus in NursingS2E2: Organically Prepared Spiritual CareDr. Kathy Schoonover-Shoffner, Director of NCF and editor of JCN, speaks on our first topic under A Deeper Dive into Spiritual Care - Organically Preparing for Spiritual CareCollection of FAQs in Spiritual Care from the Journal of Christian NursingSend us your questions & stories!Please send us your questions about stories about spiritual care! Send them in writing, audio, or video file. We might even highlight your message on the podcast. ncf@intervarsity.org Membership & JCNGet a professional membership, which includes the award winning Journal of...
2025-03-2030 minFollowing Jesus in NursingS2E1: A Deeper Dive Into Spiritual CareDr. Kathy Schoonover-Shoffner, Director of NCF and editor of JCN, introduces our season 2 theme - A Deeper Dive into Spiritual Care.Collection of FAQs in Spiritual Care from the Journal of Christian NursingSend us your questions & stories!Please send us your questions about stories about spiritual care! Send them in writing, audio, or video file. We might even highlight your message on the podcast. ncf@intervarsity.org Membership & JCNGet a professional membership, which includes the award winning Journal of Christian Nursing, continuing education credits, and connections...
2025-02-1224 min#CyberChats042. Staying Safe While Shopping Online: Special Holiday EpisodeThis holiday season, we’re bringing you something truly special—a first-ever crossover episode between #CyberChats and Cyber Pulse! Together, NCF podcast hosts Kennedy Taylor and James Walsh have combined forces to deliver the ultimate guide to staying safe while shopping this holiday season.
In this exclusive episode, we cover everything you need to know to protect yourself from cyber threats during the most wonderful time of the year. Learn how to avoid online shopping scams, keep your accounts secure, and spot sneaky phishing attempts that target unsuspecting holiday shoppers.
Do...
2024-12-0527 min
Money Made Faithful With John Putnam162 - A Giving Tuesday interview with Brandon Davis, President, NCF CarolinasIt's a special Giving Tuesday episode and I'm joined by Brandon Davis, president of National Christian Foundation (NCF) Carolinas, to explore how generosity brings love, hope and healing in the aftermath of disasters like Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Brandon shares inspiring stories of resilience and practical ways to support impacted communities through giving and prayer, encouraging everyone to play a role in both immediate relief and long-term recovery.
In this episode, we discuss:
The transformative power of generosity
The role of generosity in supporting disaster relief and recovery
H...
2024-12-0317 min#CyberChats041. Breaking barriers for women in cybersecurity and pageantry with Himanvi Panidepu, Miss Virginia USAHere comes the queen! Our next episode features Himanvi Panidepu, Miss Virginia USA and Cybersecurity Consultant for EY.
Himanvi is a proud Indian American, exemplifying the power of breaking barriers and embracing diverse talents. Her cybersecurity journey began with a challenge: navigating an industry where women are vastly underrepresented. Undeterred, she turned this challenge into a catalyst for change, leading Women in Tech programs and founding her initiative, STEMpowered Leaders to inspire and mentor the next generation.
Listen to learn more about Himanvi’s journey to cybersecurity, including graduating Cu...
2024-11-2130 min#CyberChats040. Leading in Cybersecurity with Gregg Smith, CEO of the Technology Advancement CenterThis is a special one for fans of Cyber Saturday and Hack the Rail! Our next episode features Gregg Smith, CEO of the Technology Advancement Center (TAC), a cybersecurity nonprofit fueling the people and technology needed to solve critical cybersecurity challenges. Prior to TAC, Gregg served as a successful CEO of Attila Security, Archon Secure, Silent Circle, Koolspan, Optio Labs, AND Acuity Mobile, earning over 25 years of technology and executive business leadership experience.
Listen to learn more about Greg’s extensive career, gain tremendous insight into what it takes to lead in cybersecurity, and fi...
2024-11-0723 min#CyberChats038. Importance of Journalism in Cybersecurity with Steve Morgan, Founder of Cybersecurity Ventures and Editor-in-Chief at Cybercrime MagazineCalling future journalists! Our next episode features Steve Morgan, Founder of Cybersecurity Ventures, Editor-in-Chief at Cybercrime Magazine, and Executive Producer at Cybercrime.Radio!
Listen to learn more about Cybercrime Magazine and its areas of focus, the process to create a story, and Steve's incredible accomplishments, including co-authoring "Women Know Cyber: 100 Fascinating Females Fighting Cybercrime."
Register for #CyberChats' Cyber Challenges below to compete individually or join a team, and look for your name on the leaderboard. For more practice, register for MetaCTF's free monthly Flash CTF.
2024-10-1019 min#CyberChats037. Cyber as a means of protection with Tina Williams-Koroma, Serial Entrepreneur and Founder/CEO of TCecure and CyDeployEpisode 37 features Tina Williams-Koroma, Serial Entrepreneur and Founder/CEO of TCecure and CyDeploy!
During this discussion, you'll hear about vital cybersecurity tips we must implement now, Tina’s background as a cybersecurity expert and licensed attorney, and how businesses can leverage CySkills, a data driven approach to protecting assets and customers from a cyber attack. Kennedy also asks Tina about her passion for empowering youth, whether growing technology is exciting or concerning as a cyber professional, and the need for cybersecurity legislation.
Register for #CyberChats' Cyber Challenges below to co...
2024-09-2630 min#CyberChats036. Welcome Kennedy Taylor, new Host of #CyberChats PodcastWe are ecstatic to welcome Kennedy Taylor to the National Cyptologic Foundation (NCF) family! You may remember Kennedy from Season 2, where she shared her journey to cyber and the title of Miss Maryland with former host, Jennifer Langdon! Listen to learn more about Kennedy and what you can expect on the #CyberChats Podcast!
2024-09-1200 min#CyberChats035. A conversation between NCF President & CEO Laura Nelson and NCF Chairman of the Board George BarnesWelcome to a very special episode of CyberChats! In this episode, we're bringing you a talk between the National Cryptologic Foundation's (NCF) President & CEO Laura Nelson, and the NCF Chairman of the Board, George Barnes.
During this discussion, you'll hear about the challenges of post-quantum cryptography, news of upcoming Convening to Act programs, how the National Security Agency (NSA) and NCF are building community, and the NSA's work toward building a future-ready workforce. George and Laura also discuss topics such as plans for the cryptologic education center, the future of the National Cryptologic Museum...
2024-08-2948 min#CyberChats034. Sorting the good from the bad: Working our way through the "Basic Login" Challenge.Hope you're having a great summer, cyberheads! In this episode of the #CyberChats special edition summer series, we use our adversarial thinking to help find and diagnose a brute force attack.
We'll walk you through our thought process for solving this month's MetaCTF Cyber Challenge "Basic Login." We'll also give you an introduction to using Wireshark, the industry's most popular packet capture and analysis tool, plus some tips on using the sort features to cut down on visual clutter, and we'll revisit our old friend CyberChef.
This episode will...
2024-08-1514 min#CyberChats033. Thinking like a bad actor: Why adversarial thinking can help you as a defenderHappy summer, Cyberheads! In this episode of the #CyberChats special edition summer series, we explore why thinking like a bad actor can help you be a better defender.
In this episode, we discuss the basics of Adversarial Thinking, and how this switch in mindset can allow you to find weaknesses you might not have thought of before. What are some basic attacks that bad actors use to gain access? What are their next steps once they get in? How can you use this knowledge to slow down or stop the bad actors?
2024-08-0111 min#CyberChats032. Finding your way: How to get through "Lost in the Woods"Keep those fans on MAX, cyberheads! In this episode of the #CyberChats special edition summer series, we continue to build on our theme of system security.
To start, we walk through our thought process and some techniques for solving this month's Cyber Challenge on MetaCTF: "Lost in the Woods." If you had a different methodology, let us know. Next, we explore some ways to defeat credential stuffing and keep our online accounts safe. What is credential stuffing? How can we protect ourselves without being paranoid? Why do is using multiple emails a good idea?
2024-07-1813 min#CyberChats031. Securing Systems: How to make your systems less attractive to bad actorsThe heat is on, Cyberheads! In this episode of the #CyberChats special edition summer series, we explore how to improve your system security.
In today's episode, we discuss the basics of how to make your phone, laptop, or PC more secure and less attractive to bad actors. How do you reduce your attack surface? How do you limit access to your location data? Why should you remove apps you don't use? What makes a good password, and how do I remember all these passwords? The answers to all of these questions are in...
2024-07-0411 min#CyberChats030. How to solve HexCryption, and basics of asymmetric CryptographyHappy summer, cyberheads! Like many of you, our guests are on break and out of office, so we have some special edition episodes just for the summer. Don't worry, guests will be back to chat with us in the fall. But until then, join us on #CyberChats as we stay cool in the summer heat and dive into the freshest topics in cyber.
In this episode, we give a basic primer on how asymmetric cryptography works. What is asymmetric cryptography? How can two different keys open the same lock? Why do we need asymmetric...
2024-06-2009 min#CyberChats029. Think Like a Computer: Putting the "Crypt" in CryptographyHappy summer, cyberheads! Like many of you, our guests are on break and out of office, so we have some special edition episodes just for the summer. Don't worry, guests will be back to chat with us in the fall. But until then, join us on #CyberChats as we stay cool in the summer heat and dive into the freshest topics in cyber.
In today's episode, we dip our toes into an introduction to cryptograhy. What is cryptography? Why do we need cryptography? How does cryptography work? To answer these questions, we'll talk about how computers...
2024-06-0608 min#CyberChats028. Balancing Act - Women in Cybersecurity on Managing Risks and Opportunity featuring guests Erica Wilson and Jamie KempIn this throwback episode from Season 1, we hear from two incredible women in cyber to help us explore our risk appetite.Not all people or businesses can tolerate the same amount or type of risk… so that means everyone approaches manages risk differently. What are you risking when you decide to take a certain class or download a particular application? Are you missing out on friends? Are you sacrificing speed on your device? What does that type of analysis look like in the cyber career space? Ultimately, risk management is about making smart decisions for our own contexts.
2024-05-2327 min#CyberChats025. The Path to Becoming a Social EngineerAlethe Dennis, mistress of social engineering, talks about what social engineering is, how it can improve overall security for a company, and her path to becoming a professional social engineer and DefCon Black Badge holder. She also discusses what to teach your kids about not getting engineered, how to ethically learn and practice your skills, and gives some reading recommendations.
Connect with Alethe on Instagram: @alethedenis
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2024-04-1135 min#CyberChats024. How to Avoid Being Cyber Stalked with guest Kennedy TaylorImagine working hard, finally starting a job, and hating it all while being cyberstalked. Would you know what to do? Our guest this episode shares how to approach these challenges so you can get the best outcome but also keep moving forward in a new career.
Our guest Kennedy Taylor is a Senior Technology Risk Consultant for Ernst & Young, where she supports our Department of Defense.
Topics discussed: starting jobs, cyber stalking, protecting yourself online via social media settings, asking for help
Connect with Kennedy:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennedytaylors
2024-03-2824 min#CyberChats023. How Kids and Teens Can Get Skilled in CyberDEF CON is one of the biggest cyber conferences of the year, and this year's DEF CON 32 will feature a new initiative called DCNextGen -- a track for kids and teens of all skill levels, from complete beginner to practitioners. There will be CTFs (Capture the Flag events), badges you can solder and program, workshops on technical skills, and even the opportunity to present a talk. In this episode, we talk with the host of DCNextGen herself, BiaSciLab. Listen in as she shares how she got to where she is today and how DEF CON has played a role.
2024-03-1423 minFollowing Jesus in NursingBONUS: 24 in 24 NCF Student MinistryJen, NCF Student Ministry Director, shares her vision for planting new ministry for nursing students across the country, empowering these future caregivers with the encouragement and direction of Jesus through accessible and relatable Bible studies and prayer groups.24in24 is a vision to see 24 new nursing student ministry groups started in the year 2024. SIGN UP FOR 24in24 HERE: tiny.cc/24ncfHow to join 24in24:Pray on the 24th of every month. Sign up here.Share this vision with others you know in nursing education.
2024-03-0612 min#CyberChats022. How to Ethically Hack a Human with guest Dr. Aunshul RegeCyber crime can seem like something that only the most technically advanced people could pull off. But with last year's MGM hack, attackers basically had the door held open for them as they logged in with valid credentials they engineered someone to give them, stole company data and demanded payment. In this episode, we’ll learn how to protect ourselves and our information by learning how humans are vulnerable tech. You won’t want to miss this.
Dr. Aunshul Rege is the Director of the Cybersecurity in Application, Research, and Education (CARE) Lab at Temple University.
2024-02-2936 min#CyberChats021. Leading in Cyber with National Cryptologic Foundation CEO Laura NelsonBeing a leader in cyber often denotes valuable insights gained from a long career. Today's guest is not only a highly regarded leader in cyber but is also NCF's very own CEO, Laura Nelson. Learn how Laura's career has shaped her views on the importance of data privacy, what she's most excited about at the NCF, and how mentorship has played a vital role getting her to where she is today.
Laura Nelson joined the National Cryptologic Foundation (NCF) as President and CEO in early 2019. She is leading the Foundation’s growing partnership with the National Se...
2024-02-1522 min#CyberChats020. How Math and Cryptography Work Together to Secure the Future with Anjana RajanCurious about cryptography and why it’s linked to cybersecurity? How can something like math help us fight the bad guys? On this episode, our highly esteemed guest will bring her experience in research, cryptography, and law in order to explain how cryptography can be used to solve some of the world’s biggest problems.
Anjana Rajan is the Assistant National Cyber Director at The White House.
Topics discussed: how cryptography/cryptology/cybersecurity are related, math and cryptography, using cryptology to fight exploitation, post-quantum cryptography, how to get started in cryptography
Re...
2024-02-0130 min#CyberChats019. How to Bring more Cybersecurity Education to High School Classrooms with Dr. Melissa DarkClosing the workforce gap is a huge challenge within the cybersecurity industry, and the demand for professionals continues to grow worldwide. How can we address the barriers to solving this issue? This week's guest has long partnered with NCF to be a part of the solution and has helped to identify the roots of the problem so that others can gain an understanding of the broader issue at hand.
Dr. Melissa Dark is the founder of DARK Enterprises, Inc., a non-profit that focuses on cybersecurity education Development, Assessment, Research and Knowledge Transfer.
Topics discussed: DARK...
2024-01-1827 min
The Generosity NOW PodcastNCF Impact Report: A Celebration of FaithfulnessOn this weeks episode, Eric and Laurie give an overview of the impact that NCF had in 2023 and give insights into how generosity and faithfulness go hand in hand when we seek to have a positive impact on God's Kingdom.
It’s been another year of big giving at NCF, and it couldn’t have happened without you, the faithful stewards of God’s resources. In 2023, NCF saw more asset giving, more strategy, more people giving, not just financially, but of themselves. And we’ve heard so many inspiring stories!
For a look at all the encou...
2024-01-1130 minThe Generosity NOW PodcastNCF Impact Report: A Celebration of FaithfulnessOn this weeks episode, Eric and Laurie give an overview of the impact that NCF had in 2023 and give insights into how generosity and faithfulness go hand in hand when we seek to have a positive impact on God's Kingdom.
It’s been another year of big giving at NCF, and it couldn’t have happened without you, the faithful stewards of God’s resources. In 2023, NCF saw more asset giving, more strategy, more people giving, not just financially, but of themselves. And we’ve heard so many inspiring stories!
For a look at all the encou...
2024-01-1130 min#CyberChats019. How to Bring more Cybersecurity Education to High School Classrooms with Dr. Melissa DarkClosing the workforce gap is a huge challenge within the cybersecurity industry, and the demand for professionals continues to grow worldwide. How can we address the barriers to solving this issue? This week's guest has long partnered with NCF to be a part of the solution and has helped to identify the roots of the problem so that others can gain an understanding of the broader issue at hand.
Dr. Melissa Dark is the founder of DARK Enterprises, Inc., a non-profit that focuses on cybersecurity education Development, Assessment, Research and Knowledge Transfer.
Topics discussed: DARK...
2024-01-1127 min
The Wow FactorRicky Brooks | President of The National Christian Foundation/Alabama (NCF) | Being an Intentional EntrepreneurFormer CEO of Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers and Executive Chairman of Mavis Tire Express Services, Ricky Brooks assumed the National Christian Foundation/Alabama leadership role on January 1, 2022. NCF Alabama is an affiliate office of the National Christian Foundation, the 6th largest foundation in the US, headquartered in Atlanta. Brooks assumed the role from former NCF Alabama President, Tom Bradford, who opened the Alabama affiliate in January 2008 with 12 families with donor-advised funds. NCF Alabama has grown to over 1200 families and is ranked by the Birmingham Business Journal as the largest Charitable Trust in Birmingham. Over the years, these families...
2024-01-0342 min
The Finish Line PodcastDavid Wills, President Emeritus of NCF, on the Evolution of the Modern Generosity Movement (Ep. 86)David Wills stands as a beacon of philanthropic leadership and financial wisdom, carving his niche as the President Emeritus of the National Christian Foundation (NCF). A luminary in shaping generosity, David co-founded Generous Giving, an organization dedicated to fostering a culture of charitable living. Under his guidance, NCF has flourished, disbursing over $18 billion to charitable causes, reflecting an unparalleled commitment to transformative giving. He adeptly navigates the complexities of donor-advised funds, turning the concept into a strategic tool for streamlined and impactful philanthropy. David’s innovative approach is evidenced through his advocating for ‘finish lines’ in financial planning, ensuring wealth...
2023-12-0454 min#CyberChats016. How the Cryptologic Foundation & its Partners Bring Cyber Ed to the ForefrontCybersecurity is a team sport and one of our values as an organization is to help elevate those who are working with us to spread awareness about data care and cyber careers. We also want to provide you with reliable resources if you are looking to help in our mission to educate others about taking care of their data. This episode highlights some of our invaluable partners: MetaCTF (our challenge sponsor for the first part of this season), Start Engineering, and UMGC.
Topics discussed: MetaCTF, CTFs, Start Engineering, Outsmart Cyberthreats,
Our Partners’ Websites an...
2023-11-3028 min#CyberChats015. How to Stop Sharing Too Much Information: Basic Data Tips For Everyone with guest Hannah SutorThe start of the winter season means quality time with friends, family, and loved ones, which means it's the perfect time to talk to the people we care for about staying safe online.
A new school year is upon us, and many of our routines are changing to adapt. But what are you doing to take better care of your data this school year? Do you know what information you're sharing? If you don't know much about your data, and want to be empowered so you can know what steps to take, this is the place to...
2023-11-2235 minFollowing Jesus in NursingE3: Where was Jesus in the room?Bethany Miller, NCF staff in Virginia, shares about her calling to nursing, heartwarming stories of prayer on the floor, and how she fits consistent spiritual rhythms into her busy schedule.Sunday night Zoom prayer meetingsLong Obedience in the Same DirectionFighting Words by Ellie HolcombContact Usncf@intervarsity.org or fill out our Contact FormGroupsNurses: Join a group.Students: Join or start a group.Get a professional membership...
2023-11-2040 minFollowing Jesus in NursingE2: Community Combats Compassion-FatigueChristy Secor, Director of Professional Ministries for NCF, shares personal stories of finding connection and community with God and others during times of hardship and challenge. One of the best tools for combating compassion-fatigue is being part of community!EPISODE RESOURCESProQOL (Professional Quality of Life)Take the assessment and have your results sent to you.Explanations of burnout, moral distress, secondary traumatic stress, and compassion fatigueResources to combat compassion fatigue are also available Palo Alto University Burnout and Compassion Fatigue ResourcesBeating Burnout The Dar...
2023-11-2053 minFollowing Jesus in NursingE1: Grounded in the WordKathy Schoonover-Shoffner, Director of NCF, shares how staying in the Word allows nurse to be discern opportunities, share the gospel with patients, and face the challenges of each day with hope.NCF Bible GuidesContact Usncf@intervarsity.org or fill out our Contact FormGroupsNurses: Join a group.Students: Join or start a group.Get a professional membership, the award winning Journal of Christian Nursing, and connect with other students and nurses. Sign up...
2023-11-2042 min#CyberChats014. How to Avoid Being Cyber Stalked with guest Kennedy TaylorImagine working hard, finally starting a job, and hating it all while being cyberstalked. Would you know what to do? Our guest this episode shares how to approach these challenges so you can get the best outcome but also keep moving forward in a new career.
Our guest Kennedy Taylor is a Senior Technology Risk Consultant for Ernst & Young, where she supports our Department of Defense. Kennedy will be competing for the title of Miss America this January 2024!
Topics discussed: starting jobs, cyber stalking, protecting yourself online via social media settings, asking for...
2023-11-0924 min#CyberChats013. How to Be the Best CyberPatriot Team with guest Akshay RohatgiOur teenage guest will talk about a very well known competition called CyberPatriot. Because the team he helped build has yielded such great success in competition, he’s passionate about giving back and helping others find a space in the cyber community. You’ll enjoy hearing about the content of his blog post concerning CyberPatriot, and we’ll go over inside tips on how to make and maintain ANY high performing team.
Akshay Rohatgi, three-time CyberPatriot National Champion, is currently a college student at University of California, Irvine.
Topics discussed: CyberPatriot, getting started, how to win, t...
2023-10-2624 min#CyberChats012. How to Ethically Hack a Human with guest Dr. Aunshul RegeHappy Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Cyber crime can seem like something that only the most technically advanced people could pull off. But with the recent MGM hack, attackers basically had the door held open for them as they logged in with valid credentials they engineered someone to give them, stole company data and demanded payment. In this episode, we’ll learn how to protect ourselves and our information by learning how humans are vulnerable tech. You won’t want to miss this.
Dr. Aunshul Rege is the Director of the Cybersecurity in Application, Research, and Education (CARE) Lab...
2023-10-1236 min#CyberChats011. How to Start a Cyber Club with guest Sully VickersGetting more cyber ed opportunities in the K12 space is a difficult problem to troubleshoot. In this episode, we’ll show how solutions can come from the students themselves! Take note from our enthusiastic and motivated teen guest as they share how they navigated creating and managing a school cyber club and got jobs in tech before college.
Our guest Sully Vickers is an intern at Markel, is the founder of the Glen Allen Cybersecurity club, and is likely a future CISO.
Topics discussed: Starting a cyber club–tools to consider, cyber club activities, netw...
2023-09-2823 min#CyberChats010. How to Stop Sharing Too Much Information: Basic Data Tips For Everyone with guest Hannah SutorA new school year is upon us, and many of our routines are changing to adapt. But what are you doing to take better care of your data this school year? Do you know what information you're sharing? If you don't know much about your data, and want to be empowered so you can know what steps to take, this is the place to start!
Our guest Hannah Sutor is a Principal Product Manager at GitLab and data privacy advocate. You can find more information about taking care of your data on her sites:
2023-09-1435 min
The Caring View - The Social Care PodcastProfessor Vic Rayner OBE, NCF - Developing Yourselves as Care Professionals Episode 3
Series 4 of The Caring View Podcast! Series 4 has been made possible through sponsorship with Florence. Find all their details below.
In Episode 3 of this series, we get to meet the fantastic Professor Vic Rayner OBE. Vic is the CEO of the National Care Forum and is one of the leading faces of social care. Regularly voicing the views of NCF's members in the news and at conferences, Vic is leading the way when it comes to getting people to not only talk about social care, but to change their views and outlook on itProfesso...
2023-06-1954 minThe Generosity NOW PodcastWho Is NCF and the Story of NCF Rocky Mountains: A conversation with hosts Eric Most and Laurie BossertYou'll hear us mention NCF quite frequently on the podcast as we progress so on today's episode, Eric and Laurie sit down and share a bit about NCF, and the story behind NCF Rocky Mountains.
Edit** Eric shares a basketball story about Michael Jordan and mentions Stacy Abrams, this is incorrect and should be Stacey King.
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2023-06-0124 minThe Generosity NOW PodcastWho Is NCF and the Story of NCF Rocky Mountains: A conversation with hosts Eric Most and Laurie BossertYou'll hear us mention NCF quite frequently on the podcast as we progress so on today's episode, Eric and Laurie sit down and share a bit about NCF, and the story behind NCF Rocky Mountains.
Edit** Eric shares a basketball story about Michael Jordan and mentions Stacy Abrams, this is incorrect and should be Stacey King.
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2023-06-0124 min
In Focus by The HinduNCF 2023: Is it a good idea to make students give Board exams twice a year, in 16 subjects? | In Focus podcastThe Education Ministry has released the pre-draft of the National Curriculum Framework for school education, or NCF-2023, for public feedback and comments. The document, which was last revised in 2005, has a critical role to play in determining pedagogical approaches and how textbooks are designed.Some key recommendations of NCF-2023 that have made headlines include: board exams twice a year, a semester system for Class 12, and giving students the option of pursuing a mix of courses from science, humanities and commerce rather than splitting them into exclusive streams.What are the implications of the changes proposed...
2023-04-1936 min
The Finish Line PodcastMatthew Hendley, Generosity Ambassador with NCF, on Sensing God’s Prompting in Acts of Generosity (Ep. 69)Matthew Hendley serves as a generosity ambassador with National Christian Foundation (NCF), coming beside givers, financial advisors, and nonprofits in order to maximize the joy and impact of giving. Matthew lives in Georgia with his wife and five children.
Growing up in a Christian home, Matthew didn’t have much skin in the game until God got his attention through a powerful experience at his high school. As Matthew leaned deeper into his faith, God quickly grew in him a passion for generosity.
Matthew and his family have a particular knack for hearing God in the...
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Not all people or businesses can tolerate the same amount or type of risk… so that means everyone looks at cybersecurity differently. Risk management is about making smart decisions. What are you risking when you decide to take a certain class or download a particular application? Are you missing out on friends? Are you sacrificing speed on your device? What does that type of analysis look like in the cyber career s...
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In this episode, we’ll talk about practicing cyber “on-the-range” and learning a little bit about how to secure our own systems. Our guests will share their points of view on the merits of cyber ranges as well as how Virginia is mobilizing to bring more schools and kids to participate in the cyber pipeline. We’ll also talk about what sorts of skills yo...
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