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Thinking Legal Pod by Boyes TurnerESG in Action: the role of In-House Legal teams in sustainability successAt the beginning of October we held our annual conference of Heads of Legal and GCs with the theme "Embedding the in-house legal team at the heart of the business" which included expert panels sharing their views.Our first panel session showed how in-house legal teams are becoming pivotal in steering businesses towards sustainability and managing potential risks. Featuring insights from experts like Nick Carter, Anna Stanley, Francine Godrich, and Michael Astle, this discussion promises a comprehensive look at why ESG policies are no longer optional but essential. Get an insider's perspective on how B Corp certifications...2024-11-0711 min
Wealth in YourselfHealing Financial Trauma: Transformational Financial Therapy with Nate AstleOur guest this week is Nate Astle, LMFT, CFT-I™, Founder of the Financial Therapy Clinical Institute, a collaborative practice that aims to holistically help to change how people think, feel, and behave around money.In this episode, we delve deep into the world of financial therapy as Nate shares his insights on how emotions impact our financial decisions, the importance of addressing financial trauma, and how therapists, counselors, and financial planners can work together to integrate financial wellness principles into their practice.
Nate’s work isn’t just about numbers; he’s here to shed light on the prof...2023-12-1434 min
Bonus PointsThe Lost Tradition of Ember Days (074)As recently as a hundred years ago, the ember days were a familiar part of the Catholic year. These quarterly "mini-Lents" were a way to mark the change in the seasons, to thank God for the gifts of the earth, to fast, and to ordain new priests. Made optional in the 1960s, they have almost completely disappeared from the Catholic experience. In this episode of Bonus Points, we're talking about the history of the ember days and why I think we ought to consider bringing them back.
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2023-10-0224 minBonus PointsThe Identity of the Beloved Disciple (073)Throughout the Bible, many mysterious figures appear about whom we know very little. One of these enigmas is the "disciple whom Jesus loved" or the Beloved Disciple who shows up in John's Gospel. Though traditionally identified as the apostle John, the son of Zebedee, scholars have proposed many candidates, such as Lazarus, Nicodemus, and John "the Elder". In this episode of Bonus Points, we examine the evidence to try and solve the mystery of the Beloved Disciple.
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Bonus Points is proud to be a...2023-09-2534 minBonus PointsWhere is the Holy Grail? (072)The Holy Grail - the cup used by Jesus at the Last Supper - is one of the most well-known and sought-after relics in Christian history. Considered lost by many, it has inspired quests in everybody from King Arthur to Indiana Jones. But it really lost at all? In today's episode of Bonus Points, we're talking about the history of the grail legend and where I think it might be today.
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Bonus Points is proud to be a #Catholic podcast. 🇻🇦2023-09-1828 minBonus PointsWhy the Devil Hates Saint Benedict Medals (071)Catholic life is full of prayers and objects, from Rosary beads to saint medals. One of the most popular medals is the St. Benedict medal. Like other saint medals, it has a depiction of the saint on the front. But unlike others, the St. Benedict medal also has an exorcism prayer engraved on it. Is this just superstition, or is it a crucial weapon in the spiritual fight? Find out on today's episode of Bonus Points.
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Bonus Points is proud to be a #Catholic podcast. 🇻🇦2023-09-1121 minBonus PointsHow Are Miracles Investigated? (070)Miracles are common throughout Scripture, but do they still happen today? There are many who claim that they have received miraculous healings, or that God has communicated with them in a special way. Are any of these genuine? Is there any way to know? On today's episode of Bonus Points, we're looking at the Church's guidelines for investigating miraculous healings and private revelations.
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Bonus Points is proud to be a #Catholic podcast. 🇻🇦2023-09-0435 minBonus PointsLessons from St. Mary Magdalene (069)In the last episode, we talked about what we know about Mary Magdalene. Today's episode of Bonus Points builds on that by talking about some lessons that I've learned from her. From the value of humility to the importance of contemplation, Mary Magdalene has much to teach us.
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Bonus Points is proud to be a #Catholic podcast. 🇻🇦2023-08-2828 minBonus PointsWho Was St. Mary Magdalene? (068)Mary Magdalene is one of the most prominent women in the Gospels, but also one of the most mysterious and misunderstood. From a strong medieval devotion to modern conspiracy theories, Mary Magdalene's name comes up again and again throughout history. In today's episode of Bonus Points, we're talking about what we know about this woman. We're especially focusing on whether Mary Magdalene is the same woman as Mary, the sister of Lazarus and Martha, and the unnamed repentant woman who anoints Jesus in Luke 7.
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B...2023-08-2134 minBonus PointsSt. Benedict's Idea of Leadership (067)1,500 years ago, St. Benedict of Nursia wrote his Rule for Monasteries, the most influential document in Western monasticism. The Rule governs every aspect of life as a monk, and is used by thousands of monasteries to this day. The Rule also has plenty to say about the qualities of a good abbot. In today's episode of Bonus Points, we're looking at what all of us can learn about good leadership from St. Benedict's portrait of a good abbot.
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Bonus Points is proud to be a #Catholic podcast. 🇻🇦2023-07-1723 minBonus PointsThe Theology of Cars (066)"Do you not know that all the drivers race the race, but only one wins the Piston Cup?" St. Paul never said that, but he might have if he had seen the Pixar classic Cars. Thanks to the toddler who controls my TV, I've now seen Cars somewhere around a thousand times, and I have some thoughts. On today's episode of Bonus Points, we're talking about the spiritual lessons we can learn from Lightning McQueen.
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Bonus Points is proud to be a #Catholic podcast. 🇻🇦2023-07-1023 minBonus PointsLessons from St. Peter (065)When I was preparing for Confirmation in eighth grade, I chose St. Peter as my Confirmation saint. I chose him because I had forgotten to do the assignment where I was supposed to research different saints and prepare a presentation, and I was confident that I could talk about St. Peter off-the-cuff. Since then, he's had a lot to teach me, so I guess he doesn't have any hard feelings about the way I chose him. On today's episode of Bonus Points, we're talking about some of those lessons that I've learned from the School of (the) Rock.*
2023-07-0328 minBonus PointsFatherhood and Prayer (064)I know that it's a cliche to talk about how transformative it is to become a parent, and I know that I'm certainly not an expert as a father. But I also know that being a parent has taught me a lot about prayer, and experiencing my own fatherhood has had an effect on my experience of God's fatherhood. In this episode of Bonus Points, we'll explore some of those lessons, and some ideas about prayer that have developed since I became a dad.
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Bonus Points is proud to be a...2023-06-2633 minBonus PointsWhy I Love the Sacred Heart ❤️🔥 (063)June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and we celebrate the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart on the Friday following the feast of Corpus Christi. In today's episode of Bonus Points, we're talking about this devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus: where it comes from, how it works, and why it's one of my favorite devotions. ❤️🔥
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Bonus Points is proud to be a #Catholic podcast. 🇻🇦2023-06-1334 minBonus PointsIt's About Time (062)Bonus Points is back from its spring-semester hiatus, and we're ready for an awesome new season! It's been some time since the last episode, so it seemed fitting to make this episode about, well, time. As Catholics, we have many ways of marking different parts of the day, the week, and the year. We even have some celebrations that only happen a few times each century! On today's episode, we're talking about some of the ways that we mark time as Christians, their Old Testament roots, and why this is so important to begin with.
Website: https://w...2023-06-1237 minBonus PointsWhy I Love the Exultet (061)Each year at the Easter Vigil, we hear the Exultet (or Exsultet), also known as the Easter Proclamation. Not only is it an announcement of Christ's victory, it's also a whirlwind tour through salvation history. Oh, and it talks about bees more than the average song. In today's episode of Bonus Points, we're talking about some interesting parts of one of my favorite prayers of the liturgical year.
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Bonus Points is proud to be a #Catholic podcast. 🇻🇦2023-04-1134 minBonus PointsWhen You Don't Want to Pray (060)Sometimes when we pray, we have a very tangible experience of God's love and closeness. Prayer is enjoyable, and we feel like we could spend all day in the chapel. Other times...not so much. What causes dryness in prayer? What can we do about it? On today's episode of Bonus Points, we're talking about what to do when you don't want to pray.
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Bonus Points is proud to be a #Catholic podcast. 🇻🇦2023-03-2728 minBonus PointsThe Theology of Field Trips (059)A little over a week ago, I was part of a class trip to Washington, DC. Between the bus ride and the museums, I had a few thoughts in my head throughout the day about what spiritual value we can take from the idea of a field trip. On today's episode of Bonus Points, we'll talk about how field trips remind us of the need to "go out" as a Church, the importance of our incarnational and sacramental worldview, and how field trips remind us that God is in control, not us.
Website: https://www.BonusPointsPodcast.com2023-03-1324 minBonus PointsFood and Tradition (058)Everybody knows that food is important for us physically. If you don't eat, you will die. But food is much more than just fuel to sustain our bodies. Food is about tradition, culture, and what it means to be family. In this episode of Bonus Points, we're talking about what food can teach us about the meaning of tradition.
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Bonus Points is proud to be a #Catholic podcast. 🇻🇦2023-02-2728 minBonus PointsLiving Like a Monk, Part 2 (057)Last time, we talked about how monastic life is not just for a select few, but is the "reference point for all Christians" according to Pope Saint John Paul II. We focused on the three evangelical counsels and how they apply to all of us, not just monks and nuns. In today's episode, we're looking at what other lessons we can learn from the monastery, from the value of a stable routine to the importance of the Word and the centrality of the Eucharist.
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Bonus Points is proud to be...2023-02-2027 minBonus PointsLiving Like a Monk, Part 1 (056)In the West, we sometimes think of the monastic life as one "option" among many. It's good for those who are called to it, but doesn't have much to offer the rest of us. In the Eastern Catholic world, however, the monastic life is seen as the ideal to which all Christians aspire. John Paul II called it the "reference point for all the baptized" in Orientale Lumen. In today's episode of Bonus Points, we're talking about how to live like a monk no matter what state of life you are in.
Website: https://www.BonusPointsPodcast.com2023-02-0626 minBonus PointsThe Theology of Memory (055)For most of history, having a good memory was essential for success. Today, most of us are content to "outsource" our memories to our phones and the Internet. But perhaps we shouldn't be so quick to forget the importance of remembering. This episode of Bonus Points will offer some reflections on the spiritual significance of memory, especially its role in the liturgy.
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Bonus Points is proud to be a #Catholic podcast. 🇻🇦2023-01-3024 minBonus PointsMultiverse Theory, Swearing, and Revelation | Question & Astle 5 (054)Do you know what animal is mentioned most in the Bible? Or where to start reading your Bible in the first place? This installment of Question & Astle includes a little bit of everything, from the existence of the multiverse to the end of the world.
On this episode, we discuss:
Are all angels male?
What animal comes up most in the Bible?
I want to start reading my Bible more, but I don't know where to start. Any advice?
Can Christians believe in the multiverse theory?
If the multiverse is real, does God see every universe...2023-01-2328 minBonus PointsWho Were the Magi? (053)Thanks to Nativity sets and Christmas cards, you probably have a pretty clear mental image of Christ's birth. Amid the shepherds and animals, we often imagine three lavishly-dressed travelers bearing gifts. Each January, the Catholic Church celebrates the arrival of the Magi, but how much do you really know about these wise guys? In this episode of Bonus Points, we're talking about the Magi: who they were, where they came from, and what prompted them to traverse afar.
Website: https://www.BonusPointsPodcast.com2023-01-0532 minBonus PointsWhen Was Jesus Born? (052)Every year around Christmas time, we hear claims that Jesus was not actually born on December 25th. Headlines, articles, and youtube videos tell us that the date was chosen to coincide with a Roman pagan holiday, like Saturnalia or Sol Invictus. What should we make of these claims? Does the Bible tell us when Jesus was born? If not, where does the December 25th date come from? On this episode of Bonus Points, we're putting out into the deep waters of biblical chronology to answer those questions and more.
Website: https://www.BonusPointsPodcast.com2022-12-1323 minBonus PointsAdvent and the Three Comings of Christ w/ Mike Pacer (051)The Advent season is more than just pre-Christmas, or even the first season of the Catholic liturgical calendar. Rather, it is an opportunity to focus on what St. Bernard of Clairvaux called the "three comings of Christ". During Advent, we commemorate the First Coming (the Nativity), we prepare for the Second Coming at the end of time, and we open our hearts for Christ's coming here and now through grace. On this episode of Bonus Points, I'm joined by author and speaker Mike Pacer so that we can talk about living Advent well.
Website: https://www.BonusPointsPodcast...2022-12-0550 minBonus PointsWhy I Love Mary (050)Catholics are known for good fish fries and loving Mary a whole lot. In this episode, we're talking about the latter. While more can always be said about Marian devotion, this week on Bonus Points, we're talking about what it means to call Mary a Queen, a Mother, and the Model of discipleship. I'll also give a little bit of my own experience with devotion to Mary, and how we can all be more like Our Lady.
Website: https://www.BonusPointsPodcast.com2022-11-2932 minBonus PointsWhy I Love the Rosary (049)The Rosary is a powerful spiritual sword, wielded by the Church since it was given to St. Dominic by Our Lady in 1208. It has been recommended by saints, popes, and millions of ordinary Catholics, but is often misunderstood. In this episode of Bonus Points, we'll talk about the history of the Rosary, why I personally came to love this devotion, and how to pray it well.
Website: https://www.BonusPointsPodcast.com2022-11-2132 minBonus PointsSt. Olga, Shield of Kiev (048)Many people mistakenly think that the saints are boring. They imagine the saints as a uniformly dull group of "nice" people. In reality, the saints represent the vibrancy and diversity of humanity itself. A stunning example of this is St. Olga of Kiev. She may have brought Christianity to the Kievan Rus, but nobody would have ever called her "nice." Find out more about this warrior woman of a saint on today's episode of Bonus Points.
Website: https://www.BonusPointsPodcast.com2022-11-1418 minBonus PointsSt. Joseph, Making Candles, and Knowing God's Will w/ Anna Camacho (047)Anna Camacho knew that she wanted to work with her hands, but had no idea where to go from there. She asked St. Joseph, the patron of workers, to intercede for her, and CORDA Candles was born. Today, Anna creates handcrafted candles with scents inspired by saints and the faith. In today's guest speaker episode of Bonus Points, we talk about devotion to Saint Joseph, starting a candle company, and trusting God's plan for our lives.
Website: https://www.BonusPointsPodcast.com2022-11-0746 minBonus PointsHalloween is a Catholic Holiday (046)Many Christians are hesitant to celebrate Halloween because of its supposedly pagan origins. But in reality, Halloween is a Catholic holiday! In this episode of Bonus Points, we'll talk about Halloween's origin as "All Hallow's Eve," the vigil of All Saints' Day. We'll also talk about how Halloween came to be associated with death and all things spooky, where various Halloween traditions come from, and how to celebrate an authentically Catholic Halloween.
Website: https://www.BonusPointsPodcast.com2022-10-3131 minBonus PointsThe Theology of the Matrix (045)Since its release in 1999, The Matrix has become an icon of the science fiction genre. It brought talking about "the Matrix" into the common vocabulary, and raised questions about society, technology, and the nature of reality itself. The movie is dense with Catholic themes, and we try to unpack some of them in this week's episode of Bonus Points.
Website: https://www.BonusPointsPodcast.com2022-10-2427 minBonus PointsLiving in the Present (044)There is great spiritual value in being able to live in the present moment. Nevertheless, we all have various tendencies that get us stuck in the past or the future, and prevent us from living fully in the here and now. In this week's episode of Bonus Points, we're taking a Catholic approach to encountering God in the present moment.
Website: https://www.BonusPointsPodcast.com2022-10-1725 minBonus PointsAlien Baptism? Jesus' Acne? | Question & Astle 4 (043)Did Jesus get pimples? Can the Pope own stocks? This week on Bonus Points, I'm taking questions from my seventh-period juniors. They're a creative bunch, and their questions are anything but boring. It's time for more Question & Astle!
On this episode, we discuss:
Whether extraterrestrials need Baptism
Why the headquarters of the Church is Rome, not Jerusalem
How to summon demons (but definitely don't do it)
Whether Jeffrey Dahmer could be in Heaven
Whether Jesus could get acne
Whether the Pope can trade on the stock market
How the Church has its own government
Whether there...2022-10-1029 minBonus PointsFaith and Dating w/ Steve Pokorny (042)For many people, the only contribution that their faith life makes to their dating life is a set of rules. Does faith have more to say about dating than a set of "thou shalt nots"? On this Guest Speaker episode of Bonus Points, I'm joined by Catholic author and speaker Steve Pokorny as we discuss the joy of living a Christ-centered relationship. We talk about practical tips for intentional dating that is free, total, faithful, and fruitful. You don't want to miss this one!
Website: https://www.BonusPointsPodcast.com2022-10-0348 minBonus PointsCuriosity vs. Studiousness (041)Curiosity killed the cat...can it also kill your soul? St. Thomas Aquinas calls curiositas a vice that is opposed to the virtue of studiositas, or studiousness. In this episode of Bonus Points, we'll see what Aquinas says about curiosity and why it is a vice. More importantly, we'll talk about how to cultivate the virtue of studiousness.
Website: https://www.BonusPointsPodcast.com2022-09-2621 minBonus PointsThe Theology of Humor (040)St. Teresa of Avila famously prayed, "from sour-faced saints, Lord, deliver us!" St. Thomas Aquinas not only called mirth a virtue, but said that a lack of mirth is a sin. In this episode of Bonus Points, we'll consider humor and jokes from a theological perspective. We'll see what Aquinas says about the virtue of humor, and look at some examples of Jesus' sense of humor. Finally, we'll ask a few questions about the moral implications of jokes. This will be a good one, no joke.
Website: https://www.BonusPointsPodcast.com2022-09-1929 minBonus PointsGive It a Rest (039)God doesn't just want us to rest, he commands us to rest. But rest is a challenge for many of us. Genuine recreation can be difficult, especially when it is far more tempting to turn off our brains in front of a screen. In today's episode of Bonus Points, we'll talk about the biblical command to rest and how we can live it out in our own lives.
Website: https://www.BonusPointsPodcast.com2022-09-1222 minBonus PointsWorkin' for the Weekend (038)Like it or not, work is a necessary part of life. But is it all bad? In this episode of Bonus Points, we'll compare common attitudes toward work with the Catholic Christian worldview. In the biblical understanding, work is neither an evil to be avoided nor the source of your worth. Rather, it is a way of being a co-creator with God, and a way of sanctifying the everyday.
Website: https://www.BonusPointsPodcast.com2022-09-0524 minBonus PointsSaints with a Past | The Communion of Saints Part 5 (037)Sometimes, we think of the saints as superheroes: they live among us mere mortals for a time, but they're not really like us. It's easy to forget that the saints were people too, and they didn't always get it right. Today on Bonus Points, we're looking at four saints and blesseds who strayed very far from the life of virtue before experiencing a conversion. Remember: being a saint is about where you end up, not where you begin.
On today's episode:
St. Augustine, the famous prodigal whose mother prayed so hard for his conversion, she became...2022-08-2920 minBonus PointsWeird Liturgical Objects (036)The world of Catholic liturgy can get complicated, especially when there are all sorts of unique objects with strange names. Today, we're talking about some of the most unique and the strangest. You probably won't see these at Mass on Sunday (but you might).
In this episode of Bonus Points, learn about:
The maniple, a forgotten armband vestment
The crotalus, a liturgical noisemaker
The fistula, the Eucharistic straw
The penitential wand, a stick used to complete a pilgrimage
Liturgical pincers and other unique Eucharist delivery devices
UPDATE: A few hours after I recorded this episode...2022-08-2220 minBonus PointsPraying the Psalms (035)The Book of Psalms, also called the Psalter, is one of the most important collections in human history. For centuries, it has been the prayer book of Israel and the Church. At 150 psalm-chapters, it is the longest book of the Bible. It also appears in the Mass more than any other, with nearly every Mass containing most or all of a psalm. In this episode of Bonus Points, we'll talk about how to incorporate the psalms into your prayer life.
Website: https://www.BonusPointsPodcast.com2022-08-1625 minBonus PointsBonus: Back to School Special (034)I love the start of the school year, and it's so exciting to be back in the classroom with my students. I also get the chance to meet some new ones and welcome them to our community. On this bonus episode of Bonus Points, I'll share a little bit about what's new in my professional life this year. This episode is also a great introduction for new listeners, because I talk about what this podcast is all about.
Website: https://www.BonusPointsPodcast.com2022-08-1517 minBonus PointsThe Liturgy of the Hours (033)It is likely that, at this very moment, somebody in the world is praying the Liturgy of the Hours. This ancient prayer forms the backbone of daily life in a monastery and is prayed by priests, religious, and many laypeople. In this episode of Bonus Points, we'll talk about where the Liturgy of the Hours (or Divine Office) comes from, how it works, and why you should consider adding it to your prayer routine.
Website: https://www.BonusPointsPodcast.com2022-08-0833 min
Inside Tri ShowJack Schofield - the triathlete who photographs triathlon superstarsJack Schofield is a keen and very successful age group triathlete, having qualified for Kona 3 times. He also happens to be a keen and successful photographer. Having picked up a camera for the first time 3.5 years ago, he's gone on to produce content for numerous professional triathletes. Jack gives an insight into what goes on behind the lens.You'll hear:11:00 Jack talks about how he felt a bit lost after studying architecture at University and how he wasn't sure what he wanted to do it, but how he started to use a camera at work 3.5...2022-08-0300 minBonus PointsEven More Question & Astle (032)This week on Bonus Points, it's time for more questions from you, the listener. We'll talk about conspiracy theories in general, as well as a few Catholic ones. I wasn't trying to make an episode with mostly conspiracy theories, it just happened that way. Maybe it was a conspiracy.
Questions:
What do you think of conspiracy theories, and do you believe any of them?
What's in the Vatican Secret Archives?
Was Jesus married to Mary Magdalene?
What's the deal with indulgences?
Website: https://www.BonusPointsPodcast.com2022-07-2526 minBonus PointsOur Experience at a Steubenville Conference w/ Angela Astle (031)Every summer, thousands of young people attend a Steubenville Youth Conference and encounter the Lord in a powerful way. On this episode of Bonus Points, Mrs. Astle joins me to talk about our experience at one of the main campus conferences earlier this summer.
Website: https://www.BonusPointsPodcast.com2022-07-1840 min
PQS Quality Corner ShowAddressing Healthcare for the LGBTQIA Community - Roundtable DiscussionThe PQS Quality Corner Show hosts a roundtable discussion addressing healthcare for the LGBTQIA community featuring Veronica Vernon, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, NCMP, Assistant Professor, Butler University; Alex R. Mills, PharmD, BCACP, AAHIVP (He/Him/His), Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice (HIV, LGBTQ+ Health), University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy - Jackson Campus; and Kevin Astle, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, AAHIVP, CDCES Assistant Professor , University of South Florida.PQS Associate Director of Pharmacy Accounts, Nick Dorich, PharmD, leads the discussion and starts by asking about barriers the LGBTQIA community faces regarding healthcare. 2022-07-1237 min