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Gift of NeedWhy We Need to Help Youth in Crisis – Episode #28Description:In this episode of The Gift of Need Podcast, Jude DiMeglio Trang speaks with Robynne Jeisman, founder of Turntable in the San Francisco Bay Area, about the complex crises facing young people today—including homelessness, juvenile justice involvement, exploitation, and trafficking. Drawing from nearly three decades of global experience, Robynne shares how safe housing, wraparound care, authentic relationships, and purpose-driven support can transform lives. Together, they explore how unmet needs can become powerful entry points for healing, dignity, and long-term change.We talk about:• The age group Turntable serves and why early intervention matters• How young people...
2026-01-2048 min
Gift of NeedWhy We Need StorytellersDescription:In this episode of The Gift of Need Podcast, Jude DiMeglio Trang sits down with writer, poet, musician, and lifelong storyteller Charlie Hodges for a rich conversation on the art and necessity of storytelling. Drawing from Charlie’s upbringing in rural East Tennessee, his career as an engineer, and decades of writing and creative practice, the discussion explores how stories shape identity, preserve culture, and meet deep human needs. The episode concludes with Charlie sharing an original story that brings his philosophy of storytelling vividly to life.We talk about:• Growing up in a culture of oral...
2026-01-1344 min
Gift of NeedWhy We Need to Understand Desire - Episode #26Host: Jude DiMeglio TrangGuest: Dr. A.J. SwobodaDescription:In this episode of The Gift of Need Podcast, Jude DiMeglio Trang is joined by theologian, author, and pastor Dr. A.J. Swoboda to explore the nature of human desire and why our longings—especially when frustrated—can become formative gifts rather than liabilities. Drawing from A.J.’s book The Gift of Thorns, the conversation examines how desire shapes character, how disordered loves lead to pain, and how unmet longings can deepen our dependence on God and bring maturity.We talk about:• The difference between surface...
2026-01-0636 min
Gift of NeedWhy We Need Hard Work for Fulfillment, Pt. 2 Episode #25Host: Jude DiMeglio Trang Guest: Sam QuinonesDescription:In Part 2 of our conversation, New York Times bestselling author Sam Quinones returns to unpack one of the most intriguing threads in his book The Perfect Tuba: Forging Fulfillment from the Bass Horn, Band, and Hard Work. Sam shares the origin story behind the book’s title, exploring the near-mythical York tubas of the Chicago Symphony and how a single instrument helped elevate an entire generation of musicians, band members and directors. Together, Jude and Sam reflect on music as medicine, the tuba’s surprising role in community and iden...
2025-12-1632 min
Gift of NeedWhy We Need Hard Work for Fulfillment: Tubas, Pt 1Host: Jude DiMeglio TrangGuest: Sam QuinonesDescription:In this episode, Jude sits down with acclaimed journalist and author Sam Quinones to explore how the themes in his bestselling books Dreamland and The Least of Us surprisingly dovetailed into his latest book, The Perfect Tuba: Forging Fulfillment from the Bass Horn, Band, and Hard Work. Together they unpack the concept of finding fulfillment through hard work and how playing tuba and being part of a band help create meaning and connection amid the loneliness and dislocation so many teens are experiencing today.Sam shares the real-life...
2025-12-0930 min
Gift of NeedWhy We Need Scientists - Episode #23Host: Jude DiMeglio TrangGuests: Dr. John Trang and Dr. Roger StollerDescription:Host Jude DiMeglio Trang, author of The Gift of Need, welcomes two scientists—her husband, Dr. John Trang (Pharmaceutical Scientist), and friend Dr. Roger Stoller (Material Scientist and Nuclear Engineer)—to discuss the essential roles of science and technology in meeting society’s needs. As with all of her podcasts, Jude wants to just introduce us to one more area of human need. We explore the scientific process, the importance of their respective fields (nuclear energy and pharmaceuticals), and how their...
2025-12-0230 min
Gift of NeedWhy We Need Collaboration - Episode #22Description:In this episode of the Gift of Need, Jude welcomes back her friend and longtime collaborator Linda Bale. Together, they explore how understanding personality differences and collaborating with others can help us meet the needs of those around us. From personal growth to creative projects, they share stories and insights on why we need each other to go farther and achieve more.We talk about:• How basic personalities influence collaboration and why they don’t fundamentally change• Introvert vs. extrovert traits and the role of thinking vs. feeling in teamwork• The importance of trust, communication, and emotiona...
2025-11-1828 min
Gift of NeedWhy We Need PoetryEpisode #21: Why We Need PoetryHost: Jude DiMeglio TrangGuest: Dr. Abram Van EngenDescription:Dr. Abram Van Engen, author, professor, and Chair of the English Department at Washington University in St. Louis, joins Jude to explore why we need poetry—not only as art but as something deeply human. From his podcast Poetry for All to his award-winning book Word Made Fresh: An Invitation to Poetry for the Church, Abram shares how poetry shapes imagination, deepens attention, and helps us rediscover beauty and truth in a hurried world.We talk about:· Why poetry is abo...
2025-11-1128 min
Gift of NeedWhy We Need to Learn ResilienceHost: Jude DiMeglio TrangGuest: Robin StollerDescription:In this episode of The Gift of Need, Jude sits down with longtime friend Robin Stoller to explore the themes of resilience, adaptability, and the willingness to change. Robin shares her journey of faith, family dynamics, caring for aging parents, and learning to lean on her community and God through hardship. Together, Jude and Robin uncover how resistance and resilience play a role in personal growth, relationships, and the way we navigate need.We talk about:· Robin’s childhood, family dynamics, and early faith journey during the...
2025-11-0532 min
Gift of NeedWhy We Need Musicians & Songwriters - Episode #19Host: Jude DiMeglio TrangGuest: Gabe KubandaDescription:Singer-songwriter Gabe Kubanda joins us to explore the deep connection between music, creativity, and human need. From his roots in Seattle to touring worldwide, starting his own nonprofit, and finding creative inspiration on long drives and in quiet moments, Gabe shares how songwriting becomes both a personal outlet and a gift for others. We talk about how solitude sparks creativity, how discouragement can shape meaningful songs, and why music meets some of our deepest human needs.We talk about:· Gabe’s journey from bands to solo art...
2025-10-2833 min
Gift of NeedWhy We Need to Support Sexual Assault Survivors - Episode #18Host: Jude DiMeglio TrangGuest: Julie NunnDescription:Julie Nunn, a survivor of multiple sexual assaults, joins Jude to share her powerful story of pain, resilience, and healing. From the trauma of her teenage years to her decades-long battle with PTSD, anxiety, and shame, Julie opens up about her journey toward finding her voice. She reflects on the silence that surrounds sexual assault, the importance and need of support and compassion, and her ongoing work as an advocate for survivors.We talk about:· Julie’s experiences of assault and the lifelong effects of trauma
2025-10-2129 min
Gift of NeedWhy We Need Third Places – Episode #17Why We Need Third Places – Episode #17Host: Jude DiMeglio TrangGuest: Andy LittletonDescription:In this episode of Gift of Need, Jude welcomes pastor, writer, and community leader Andy Littleton for a conversation about “third places”—the gathering spaces that connect us beyond home and work. Drawing on his experiences as an author, pastor and baseball enthusiast, Andy shares how community, church, and creativity can become places of belonging. Together, they explore how needs and gifts intersect to shape meaningful connections in our neighborhoods and lives.We talk about:· Andy’s upbringing between two...
2025-10-1433 min
Gift of NeedWhy We Need Fairy Tales & Myths w John Hendrix - Episode #16Host: Jude DiMeglio TrangGuest: John HendrixDescription:New York Times bestselling author and illustrator John Hendrix joins Jude to explore the enduring role of fairy tales and myths in shaping imagination, literature, and our beliefs. With his newest graphic novel The Myth Makers: The Remarkable Fellowship of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, John shares how he brought their friendship to life through art, while also reflecting on the deeper truths’ myths reveal about our world.We talk about:· Why Lewis and Tolkien believed myths and fairy tales are not just for...
2025-10-0836 min
Gift of NeedWe Need a New Perspective on Suffering - Episode #15Host: Jude DiMeglio TrangGuest: Catherine Dahl LuckowDescription:In this heartfelt episode, Jude sits down with Catherine Dahl Luckow—author, wife, mother, and grandmother—to explore the reality of suffering and grief. Cathy shares her personal story of losing her mother at a young age, how it shaped her empathy, and the ways God’s grace has carried her and others through unimaginable loss. Together, they discuss how pain can deepen our ability to love and minister to others, and how community and faith sustain us in our darkest times.We talk about:· How Cat...
2025-09-3029 min
Gift of NeedWe Need to Understand Charisma & Character, Pt 2 - Episode #14Description:In Part 2 of this conversation, Jude and Dr. Molly Worthen continue exploring the intersection of charisma, character, and human need. Drawing from Molly’s newest book Spellbound: How Charisma Shaped American History, from the Puritans to Donald Trump, they discuss how our search for meaning can both inspire faith and leave us vulnerable to manipulation.We talk about:· Why spiritual seekers can be especially susceptible to manipulation· The role of community, institutions, and accountability in healthy leadership· How revivals like the Toronto Blessing shaped modern faith and politics· The pr...
2025-09-2331 min
Gift of NeedWe Need to Understand Charisma & Character, Pt 1 - Episode #13Description:In this episode, Jude speaks with Dr. Molly Worthen, professor, historian and author, about the role of charisma and character in leadership and faith communities. Drawing from Molly’s newest book Spellbound: How Charisma Shaped American History, from the Puritans to Donald Trump, together they explore how these traits shape influence, sustain trust, and impact both personal and public life.We talk about:· The difference between charisma and character· Historical examples of charismatic leaders· Why character is essential for lasting influence· The tension between personal gifts and integrityJ...
2025-09-1643 min
Gift of NeedWe Need Journalists - Episode #12Description:In this episode of The Gift of Need, Jude sits down with Gregory McNamee—writer, journalist, editor, publisher, photographer, lecturer, and self-described "desert rat." Author or editor of forty-five books and contributor to over 10,000 periodical publications, Gregory brings a lifetime of experience in journalism and storytelling. Together, they explore the human need for truthful, investigative journalism, its challenges in today’s media landscape, and its role in shaping communities and society.We talk about:• The difference between journalism and investigative journalism• How curiosity, persistence, and skepticism fuel great reporting• The decline of third places like coffee shops and...
2025-09-0933 min
Gift of NeedWe Need Suffering Redeemed - Episode #11 with Kevan ChandlerDescription:In this episode of The Gift of Need, Jude welcomes Kevin Chandler, author and co-author of The Hospitality of Need: How Depending on One Another Helps Us Heal and Grow Together. Kevin shares his personal story of living with spinal muscular atrophy, his experiences of community care, and how vulnerability and interdependence can create deep, life-giving friendships. Together, they explore how needs—often seen as burdens—can instead become opportunities for connection, healing, and joy.We talk about:• Kevin’s journey growing up with spinal muscular atrophy and the gift of friendship• The story behind his first book...
2025-09-0335 min
Gift of NeedEpisode 10: We Need to Train the PoorDescription:In this episode, Jude sits down with long-time friend and former Peace Corps volunteer Chuck Tampio to explore how serving in Malawi shaped his life and career. From witnessing crushing poverty in Sicily as a young man to building a school for women in rural Africa, Chuck shares how the needs of others became a lifelong gift of purpose, perspective, and skills he used to impact thousands back home. His journey spans nonprofit leadership, education, environmental advocacy, and even helping launch C-SPAN.We talk about:· The moment in Sicily that inspired Chuck’s commitment to...
2025-08-2629 min
Mission Church TucsonEncountering Jesus in the Face of Loss – Encountering JesusMark 6:14-32 (Ray Ingegneri)
2024-06-1000 minMission Church TucsonEncountering Jesus in the Face of Loss – Encountering JesusMark 6:14-32 (Ray Ingegneri)
2024-06-1050 min
Roba da SEO, il podcast sulla SEO e il Pay Per Click a cura di Fabrizio Gabrielli di PistakkioPuntata 29 del 14 gennaio 2022 - Roba da Nerd, il podcast sulla SEO di Fabrizio GabrielliPuntata 29 del 14 gennaio 2022 - Roba da Nerd, il podcast sulla SEO di Fabrizio GabrielliIn questa puntata si parla di:- Sondaggio sul sito di Pistakkio. Mi date un feedback? Grazie.- Il nuovo tool di ricerca delle parole chiave Keyword Revealer farà il botto nel 2022. - Il SEO Tagging, concludiamo il discorso avviato la puntata scorsa. Parliamo di SEO Tagging per i siti di News e di e-commerce.- Parliamo di fattori di ranking, ecco una foto di First Page Sage, agenzia californiana, la postiamo e la commentiamo. L...
2022-01-2050 min
Roba da SEOPuntata 29 del 14 gennaio 2022 - Roba da Nerd, il podcast sulla SEO di Fabrizio GabrielliDurata: 50' 09"In questa puntata si parla di:- Sondaggio sul sito di Pistakkio. Mi date un feedback? Grazie. Ecco il link.https://pistakkio.typeform.com/to/roo9lcbU- Il nuovo tool di ricerca delle parole chiave Keyword Revealer farà il botto nel 2022. Ecco perché. Qui sotto link in affiliazione, anche se sottolineo che consiglio solo tools che uso.https://www.keywordrevealer.com/?fp_ref=pistakkio- Il SEO Tagging, concludiamo il discorso avviato la puntata scorsa. Parliamo di SEO Tagging per i siti di News e di e-commerce.
2022-01-1450 min
Model CitizenWhy Right-Wing Media Loves LiesI never thought I'd see a seditious mob of Americans sack the Capitol building as Congress counted electoral votes. But, then again, I never thought the president of the United States would turn out to be a malignant narcissist who lies about everything all the time. The insurrectionists who sacked the capitol were fueled by lies. One thing that struck me when Trump became president was how other Republican officials didn't seem to care all the much that he lied all the time. By the end of his presidency, practically the entire GOP was willing to enthusiastically embrace Trump's...
2021-01-181h 47
Model CitizenPersonality and Partisan PolarizationThis week's guest, Christopher Federico, is co-author (along with Christopher Johnston and Howard Lavine) of one of the most illuminating books I've ever read in the field of political psychology, "Open Versus Closed: Personality, Identity, and the Politics of Redistribution." The American electorate is divided by geography, but also personality. "Open Versus Closed" explores the ways in which personality differences do and don't predict our political views. Christopher and I talk about all that good stuff an more, including a discussion that I found really interesting about the extent to which rising prosperity is inherently polarizing because it reveals...
2021-01-091h 19
Model CitizenThe Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the WorldIn my most philosophical moods (and I'm usually in a pretty philosophical mood) I tend to see pretty much anything as a window onto the cosmos. But I'd never considered my cotton slacks as a window onto the forward march of human progress. That is, until I read Virginia Postrel's new book, "The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World." Did you know that the microbial theory of disease starts with silkworm farming? That the origins of computing have something to do with the algorithmic nature of weaving? That double-entry bookkeeping and modern finance are creatures o...
2020-12-171h 49
Model CitizenThe Density Divide: Jazz Odyssey Monologue EditionThe presidential election once again made clear that there is a striking and surprising relationship between population density and party vote share. The salience of the American electorate's polarization on density renewed interest in my 2019 paper, The Density Divide: Urbanization, Polarization, and Populist Backlash, which explores how the logic of long-term urbanization explains the density divide by spatially segregating the national population along the lines of ethnicity, personality, and education. A few listeners mentioned that they'd like to hear me talk about the paper on the podcast, and discuss whether there are new insights to be gleaned from Biden's wi...
2020-12-111h 57
Model CitizenDanielle Allen on Pandemic Policy and Constitutional DemocracyAmerican democracy has gone more than a little awry. Nearly 300,000 Americans are dead in no small measure due to the failure of Congress to implement a nationwide testing and tracing regime. But this failure hasn't much hurt the incumbent Republican Party. The GOP gained ground in the House. They may hold their Senate Majority. Trump wasn't repudiated nearly as decisively as many of us wish, and he's still out there spreading outrageous lies about the credibility of the election he lost. I think there's a connection between the brokenness of our democracy and the deadliness of the p...
2020-12-0452 min
Model CitizenReactionary Conservative Thought after TrumpDonald Trump may be going away, but the coalition, movement, and intellectual tendencies that grew up around him aren't. For many, Trump seemed to herald a new dawn for reactionary conservative nationalism political thought aligned against pluralism, social justice and even liberal democracy itself. In a fascinating series of essays for Niskanen and the Bulwark, political theorist Laura Field has been probing to the philosophical underpinnings of the emerging illiberal right more insightfully than just about anyone. In this episode, we discuss the underlying assumptions animating thinkers like Patrick Deneen, Sohrab Ahmari, Adrian Vermuele, Yoram Hazony and A...
2020-11-201h 37
Model CitizenTrust in a Polarized AgeSuccessful societies run on trust, but trust in America's institutions and electoral system is in the pits. Partisans distrust each other and polarization has turned politics into war. Kevin Vallier's new book Trust in a Polarized Age applies empirical research on the causes and consequences social and political trust to develop a distinctive conception of liberalism. He offers a novel argument for a number of core liberal rights, free markets, the welfare state, and democratic institutions on the basis of their contribution to trust and its benefits. I'd like to say Kevin and I discussed his book i...
2020-11-132h 15
Model CitizenWill Party Unity Break Down After Trump?PRE-ELECTION SPECIAL EPISODE! Opposition to Donald Trump has been a unifying force for Democrats. Progressive and moderate factions of the party set aside their differences during the race, but what happens if Joe Biden wins? How do Democrats maintain cohesion when progressives are gaining strength and formerly Republican college-educated whites stream into the party? What happens to a post-Trump GOP? Does it continue to hang together or split up into rival factions vying for control of the party? Steven Teles, a Johns Hopkins political scientist and Niskanen senior fellow, argues we're heading for a de-polarizing er...
2020-11-021h 14
Model CitizenWhy Do We Still Have the Electoral College?If winning the most votes made you president, Joe Biden would have it in the bag by now. But voters don't get to pick the president here in America. The Electoral College does. Which is why Biden's supporters can't rest easy, even though it's a lock that he'll win the popular vote. Donald Trump, who lost the popular vote by nearly 3 million votes, owes his presidency this baffling, archaic kludge of an institution and he's still got an outside shot at a second term because of it. So why did our blessed Founders saddle us with the Electoral College...
2020-10-291h 08
SNAP - Architettura ImperfettaSnap | Ep. 54 - A caval donato si salta in sellaPensavate di liberarvi di me durante le feste natalizie? Ed invece no!Ecco qui la puntata di fine anno che conclude il 2019 a testa alta: da febbraio una puntata ogni settimana, feste comprese.Oggi parliamo del rilascio della nuova versione di VRay dedicata a Revit, delle prestazioni del nuovo MacBook Pro 16" sul campo e dell'opinione del Vice-presidente del Consiglio Nazionale Ingegneri in merito al BIM.Buon ascolto e buon anno a tutti!—> Capitoli[00.38] VRay next per Revit https://architosh.com/2019/12/chaos-group-releases-v-ray-next-for-revit/[04.51] Prove sul campo del MacBook Pro 16” https://blog.macsales.com...
2019-12-2728 min
Faith Over BreakfastFamily and Faith - How Your Family of Origin Impacts Your Relationship With The ChurchSend us a Text Message - include your name!Ray Ingegneri joins Andy and Eric to discuss family, faith, and the state of the church.Beyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Catholics living out their faith!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showSUPPORT THE SHOW BEYOND SUBSCRIPTIONS1. CASH APP2. Justgive"Faith Over Breakfast with Pastors Andy & Eric" is a weekly podcast where Pastors Andy and Eric come together over a imaginary delicious breakfast to talk about faith, f...
2019-07-1649 min