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Recsperts - Recommender Systems Experts#29: Transformers for Recommender Systems with Craig Macdonald and Sasha PetrovIn episode 29 of Recsperts, I welcome Craig Macdonald, Professor of Information Retrieval at the University of Glasgow, and Aleksandr “Sasha” Petrov, PhD researcher and former applied scientist at Amazon. Together, we dive deep into sequential recommender systems and the growing role of transformer models such as SASRec and BERT4Rec.Our conversation begins with their influential replicability study of BERT4Rec, which revealed inconsistencies in reported results and highlighted the importance of training objectives over architecture tweaks. From there, Craig and Sasha guide us through their award-winning research on making transformers for sequential recommendation with...
2025-08-271h 37
Know Your Numbers with Craig Alexander RattrayFrom Legal Practice to Business Ownership: Craig Talks with David Beveridge on Risk, Leadership, and the Business of LawIn this episode of The Know Your Numbers Podcast, Craig Alexander Rattray speaks with David Beveridge, Managing Partner of corporate law firm Macdonald Henderson, about his extraordinary leap from lawyer to law firm owner - during one of the most turbulent times in financial history.
Three months after Lehman Brothers collapsed in 2008, David took the biggest risk of his career: acquiring the firm he worked for with personal guarantees, limited capital, and a burning belief that he could make it work.
David shares what that transition was really like – from legal advisor to leader of pe...
2025-07-3140 min
The Surveyor Hub PodcastEp 128 The Building Detective with Craig MacDonaldCraig MacDonald is a Chartered Building Surveyor with over 20 years of experience in property and construction sectors. He specialises in construction technology and building pathology in the Australian commercial real estate sector. He’s a fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the current chair of RICS Member Engagement Group in Queensland, Australia, registered APC Assessor, and counsellor to APC candidates.
Craig is the author of the narrative non-fiction book, "The Building Detective: A Journey Into the Hidden Stories of Property, People, and Problem Solving", which is the starting point of this conversation. He shares th...
2025-05-1459 min
Marketing OperatorsE054: From Product Drops to Post-Purchase Plays - Email Marketing with 'Email Is Not Dead' Author, Karly CraigEmail marketing isn’t dead - but it can often be done better. Today we’re joined by Karly Craig, author of Email Is Not Dead and seasoned ecommerce operator, to talk about the email marketing strategies that actually drive revenue.Karly shares why most brands are underutilising flows, especially when it comes to welcome sequences and post-purchase emails, and how extending these can lead to significantly higher conversion rates and long-term revenue. She walks through what a 30-day+ welcome flow could look like, how to inject personality and pattern-breakers into emails, and why cate...
2025-04-081h 16
Ethics TV with Jonathan MacDonald#31 Dr Robin CraigDr Robin Craig (BSc, PhD - University of NSW) has a degree in molecular genetics and an interest in science in general. While only 24 and still working on his doctorate, he cofounded the biotechnology company Genesearch. He is also interested in philosophy, and for twenty years wrote a popular and controversial philosophy series for the magazine of the high-IQ society Australian Mensa, focusing on development of an objective philosophy and its implications.As well as a number of articles in scientific journals, he has had articles published on secular ethics and the ethical questions...
2025-03-2541 min
Stripe It Like It's HotCraig Macdonald - Shine Property Services - SILIH 099WE ARE 1 EPISODE AWAY FROM 100!!!! If you have anyone you'd like to see featured on episode 100 then send it in the comment section...We are very excited to have Craig Macdonald back on the podcast for episode 99. Craig is one of the only repeat guests and in this episode Cam and Craig talk about the market here in Prince George, changing markets, the stresses of business, and the ins and outs of growing a company.If you'd like to follow along Craig's business or personal journey's head to:https://www.instagram.com/craigmacdonaldd/...
2025-01-2945 min
From John To JustinOntario: John Sandfield MacdonaldWhile he shared a name with our first Prime Minister, the first premier of Ontario was not related to him. Sandfield Macdonald's time as Ontario's premier was short, but his influence on the formation of Canada was immense.Support: patreon.com/canadaehxMerch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehxDonate: buymeacoffee.com/craiguDonate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate)E-mail: craig@canadaehx.comTwitter: twitter.com/craigbairdThreads: https://www.threads.net/@cdnhistoryehxTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehxYouTube: youtube.com/c...
2025-01-1016 min
Wyrd WessexUK Big Cat Evidence (Deer in the Tree, Pet Leopards, & Paul MacDonald)Is Britain home to a secret population of big cats? Join us as we sit down with Paul MacDonald from the Scottish Big Cat Research Team, a man who believes he has the answers.In this episode of Wyrd Wessex, we delve deep into the evidence, from stunning historical secrets to shocking eyewitness accounts. We cover everything from the mysterious "beast" of Bodmin to the most compelling proof we've ever heard. This interview will change the way you see the British countryside forever.In this episode, we investigate:The Shoc...
2024-06-021h 14
Craig Proctor Real Estate ShowEpisode 10: The Top 5 Strategies for No Ad Spend Lead Generation | James MacDonald
Our industry is in the middle of a perfect storm that will demolish agents who are unequipped to deal with what's ahead: http://ProctorConsult.com
The Top 5 Strategies for No Ad Spend Lead Generation | James MacDonald
This podcast talks about how real estate agents can attract more clients and close more deals. The traditional methods of cold calling and door knocking are no longer effective, and that agents need to focus on providing value to buyers and sellers. This also talks about agents offering free consultations to buyers and sellers, and that they use online marketing to reach a...
2024-04-1742 min
craigproctorrealestateshow's podcastThe Top 5 Strategies for No Ad Spend Lead Generation | James MacDonaldOur industry is in the middle of a perfect storm that will demolish agents who are unequipped to deal with what's ahead: http://ProctorConsult.com The Top 5 Strategies for No Ad Spend Lead Generation | James MacDonald This podcast talks about how real estate agents can attract more clients and close more deals. The traditional methods of cold calling and door knocking are no longer effective, and that agents need to focus on providing value to buyers and sellers. This also talks about agents offering free consultations to buyers and sellers, and that they use online m...
2024-04-1742 min
Podcast By Proxy: Canadian True CrimeCraig MacDonald; ONTARIOWednesday, Oct. 13, Craig MacDonald, 43, died in hospital after being found shot outside a Scarbourough Boston Pizza near Highway 401 and Morningside Avenue. -K&O Rate, Review and Subscribe on the platforms of your choice. Check us out on Instagram to join in the discussions about the case! Comment on the case related post, we can't wait to hear your thoughts. @podcastbyproxy Intro music made by: https://soundcloud.com/aiakos Sources: https://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=Awr48MoR9ZRlTowBlmLrFAx.;_ylu=Y29sbwNncTEEcG9zAzEEd...
2024-01-0349 min
Alphabet SoupJ is for Jonah, Part 2J is for Jonah, Part 2Make sure your seatbelt is fastened snugly because we've got lots of ground to cover if we're going to understand this ... "Whale of a Tale?" No! It's not about the whale! Part 2 focuses on the last half of this four chapter book and how important the section is to understanding the real message and import of this story.
2023-07-2825 minAlphabet SoupJ is for Jonah, Part 1Make sure your seatbelt is fastened snugly because we've got lots of ground to cover if we're going to understand this ... "Whale of a Tale?" No! It's not about the whale! Part One will give background to the book that will prepare us to understand what the book is really about.
2023-07-2826 minAlphabet SoupI is for Imputation, Part 2Imputation is not a real familiar word but it's an important one if we want to understand the nature of our guilt before God. Why are we born sinners? Part 2 pulls together what we learned about the imputation of our sin and then briefly looks at the two other cases of imputation in the broader truth of salvation
2023-07-2121 minAlphabet SoupI is for Imputation, Part 1Imputation is not a real familiar word but it's an important one if we want to understand the nature of our guilt before God. Why are we born sinners? In Part 1 we'll get an overview of the concept of imputation and look at a very important NT passage that teaches us about it.
2023-07-2122 minAlphabet SoupH is for Henotheism, Part 2Here's a word you may not have heard before but the concept is simple and it's key to understanding some familiar OT narratives. It also has an interesting relevance to our current culture. In Part 1 we'll see how henotheism is essential to understanding the OT and how it appears in western culture today.
2023-07-1724 minAlphabet SoupH is for Henotheism, Pt. 1Here's a word you may not have heard before but the concept is simple and it's key to understanding some familiar OT narratives. It also has an interesting relevance to our current culture. In Part 1 we'll look at the word in the context of theistic systems, but don't worry. That's not as scary as it sounds.
2023-07-1722 minAlphabet SoupG is for Growth, Part 2Spiritual growth probably needs more attention than it gets. What is spiritual growth and how does the progression from spiritual immaturity to maturity happen? In Part 2 we'll discuss the current state of spiritual maturity in the American evangelical church. How healthy, how spiritual mature are we, and why?
2023-07-0725 minAlphabet SoupG is for Growth, Part 1Spiritual growth probably needs more attention than it gets. What is spiritual growth and how does the progression from spiritual immaturity to maturity happen? In Part 1 we'll look at what the Bible teaches us about that progression, how it happens, and what can go wrong.
2023-07-0724 minAlphabet SoupF is for Father, Part 2After a longer than expected absence we're back with a look at how the word Father is used in the Old and New Testaments. We'll focus especially on what we learn about God, our heavenly Father. In Part Two the focus is metaphorical uses of the word father in the Bible and how those describe our heavenly Father
2023-06-3018 minAlphabet SoupF is for Father, Part 1After a longer than expected absence we're back with a look at how the word Father is used in the Old and New Testaments. We'll focus especially on what we learn about God, our heavenly Father. In Part One we see that the word has a physical meaning (ancestor) and why that's important to understand correctly.
2023-06-3025 minAlphabet SoupE is for Evangelism, Part 2I think you probably seriously misunderstand what the Bible says about evangelism. But it's not your fault!! You've likely been given some bad teaching on the subject, so join me in looking carefully at what the Bible says about it. In Part 2 we'll take what we learned in Part 1 and discover how easily and effectively you can be a small part of spreading the gospel. I think you'll be surprised, feel a lot better about evangelism, and maybe even get involved in the process.
2023-05-1224 minAlphabet SoupE is for Evangelism, Part 1I think you probably seriously misunderstand what the Bible says about evangelism. But it's not your fault!! You've likely been given some bad teaching on the subject, so join me in looking carefully at what the Bible says about it. In Part 1 we'll learn about the words the NT uses to describe the key concepts associated with evangelism, which is the first step in understanding what we're to do.
2023-05-1223 minAlphabet SoupD is for Daniel, Part 2In this episode we'll look at the book, not the person. There isn't a book in the Bible where knowing the background and setting is more important to understanding the content. So we'll give a quick overview of the geography, the political situation, and the key events on the timeline associated with the book of Daniel. In Part Two we'll take what we learned in Part One and see how it helps us better understand what's going on in this book and what we should learn from it.
2023-05-0523 minAlphabet SoupD is for Daniel, Part 1In this episode we'll look at the book, not the person. There isn't a book in the Bible where knowing the background and setting is more important to understanding the content. So we'll give a quick overview of the geography, the political situation, and the key events on the timeline associated with the book of Daniel. In Part One we'll focus on the geography and countries of this book.
2023-05-0526 minAlphabet SoupC is for Confession, Part 2You're aware that the word "confession" appears frequently in the NT, but did you know there are two different forms of that word? Each has a unique meaning and the differences between them opens up a much greater appreciation for what God is teaching us about confession. In Part we'll look at the shorter of the two words that has one prefix added to the front. Let's examine "homologeo!"
2023-04-2121 minAlphabet SoupC is for Confession, Part 1You're aware that the word "confession" appears frequently in the NT, but did you know there are two different forms of that word? Each has a unique meaning and the differences between them opens up a much greater appreciation for what God is teaching us about confession. In Part 1 we'll take a close look at the longest of the two words that has not one, but two prefixes added to the front. Let's examine "exhomologeo!"
2023-04-2121 minAlphabet SoupB is for Boaz, Part 2Boaz appears in the OT book of Ruth as a real hero. But beyond a story of love is the dynamic of the Goël, a key feature in the Mosaic Law that is central to understanding this book at what it teaches us about our Savior. In Part 2 we'll see how Boaz fulfills the role of Goël and by doing so serves as a type of Christ.
2023-04-1523 minAlphabet SoupB is for Boaz, Part 1Boaz appears in the OT book of Ruth as a real hero. But beyond a story of love is the dynamic of the Goël, a key feature in the Mosaic Law that is central to understanding this book at what it teaches us about our Savior. In Part 1 we set the scene for this story and nail down some of the key features of the narrative.
2023-04-1525 minAlphabet SoupA is for Atonement, Part 2Atonement is the most important word NOT in the New Testament. In this episode we'll learn what the word means and how the concepts behind the word atonement appear in the New Testament.
2023-04-0722 minAlphabet SoupA is for Atonement, Part 1Atonement is the most important word NOT in the New Testament. In this episode we'll learn what the word means and how it was used in the Old Testament. This will set us up well to look at the NT and see the concepts behind atonement present in very important ways.
2023-04-0720 minAlphabet SoupZ is for Zacchaeus, Part 2Let's go look at this wonderful story of a short guy with a big presence in the Gospel of Luke. In Part 2 the rest of this narrative reveals some interesting details that have serious lessons to teach.
2023-03-3118 minAlphabet SoupZ is for Zacchaeus, Part 1Let's go look at this wonderful story of a short guy with a big presence in the Gospel of Luke. In Part 1 we'll set the stage with some important background information and then begin working through this interesting and powerful narrative.
2023-03-3123 minAlphabet SoupY is for Youth, Part 2In a deviation from the normal format let's take a look at youth ministry in the local church. What if we're doing it wrong? And what if our good intentions are having very negative outcomes? Agree or disagree, but a fresh look at youth ministry is, in my opinion, overdue. In Part Two we'll look at another way to do youth ministry, a way that turns out to be a return to what was.
2023-03-2517 minAlphabet SoupY is for Youth, Part 1In a deviation from the normal format let's take a look at youth ministry in the local church. What if we're doing it wrong? And what if our good intentions are having very negative outcomes? Agree or disagree, but a fresh look at youth ministry is, in my opinion, overdue. In Part One we'll examine the problems with the current approach.
2023-03-2523 minAlphabet SoupX is for Xerxes, Part 2Xerxes, aka Ahasuerus, was the king of Medo-Persia and the monarch behind the story of Esther. In this episode we'll look at that book and some of the issues within the narrative worth discussing. Part 1 examines some of the lessons to learn from this fascinating book.
2023-03-0316 minAlphabet SoupX is for Xerxes (Part 1)Xerxes, aka Ahasuerus, was the king of Medo-Persia and the monarch behind the story of Esther. In this episode we'll look at that book and some of the issues within the narrative worth discussing. Part 1 is an overview of the book and covers the background and main characters.
2023-03-0318 minAlphabet SoupW is for Wisdom, Part 2Wisdom is a virtue we all want. But what is wisdom? And what is wisdom literature? In this episode of Alphabet Soup we'll look at the meaning of the Hebrew word "hakmah" and see the value of spending time in the Bible's wisdom literature. Part 2 examines the wisdom literature books in the OT, their differences, and how best to read each of them.
2023-02-2414 minAlphabet SoupW is for Wisdom, Part 1Wisdom is a virtue we all want. But what is wisdom? And what is wisdom literature? In this episode of Alphabet Soup we'll look at the meaning of the Hebrew word "hakmah" and see the value of spending time in the Bible's wisdom literature. Part 1 explains the term and discusses the role of wisdom in our lives.
2023-02-2424 minAlphabet SoupV is for Virgin BirthDo you know what the term "virgin birth" means? (Probably not) Do you know how many times it's mentioned in the Bible? (Probably not) And do you know how critical it is to your faith? (Probably not)
In this episode (only one part this week) we'll examine this unique aspect of the incarnation and discuss it's significance to the Christian faith. Yeah, you might be surprised.
2023-02-1725 minAlphabet SoupU is for Universalism, Part 2Do the unsaved spend eternity in judgment, or is everyone saved? That latter view is called universalism. This episode examines universalism in light of some key biblical passages to test it against the teaching of Scripture. In Part 2 we look at some of the passages that teach the unsaved spend eternity in judgment and discuss the implications of this truth.
2023-02-1015 minAlphabet SoupU is for Universalism, Part 1Do the unsaved spend eternity in judgment, or is everyone saved? That latter view is called universalism. This episode examines universalism in light of some key biblical passages to test it against the teaching of Scripture. In Part 1 we'll look at the motivation for the view and some of the passages used to support it.
2023-02-1020 minAlphabet SoupT is for Total Depravity, Part 2Understanding the depth of our sin problem is important if we're to grasp the significance of God's grace that saves us. In Part 2 we answer the question of how our sin nature came to us and how God's grace saves us.
2023-02-0317 minAlphabet SoupT is for Total Depravity, Part 1Understanding the depth of our sin problem is important if we're to grasp the significance of God's grace that saves us. In Part 1 we'll look closely at the sin in all of us - where it comes from, its extent, and its power.
2023-02-0321 minAlphabet SoupS is for Sanctification, Part 2Here's another church word that gets used more often than defined. So we'll try to discover what sanctification is and how it happens. In Part 2 we'll focus on the "how" of sanctification and explore ways in which our efforts to be holy can become a negative thing.
2023-01-2725 minAlphabet SoupS is for Sanctification, Part 1Here's another church word that gets used more often than defined. So we'll try to discover what sanctification is and how it happens. In Part 1 we'll focus on the meaning of the word and the three tenses of sanctification.
2023-01-2717 minAlphabet SoupR is for Revelation, Part 2The last book of the Bible may be the most difficult to understand. In these two episodes we try give some basics for how to read Revelation and a general outline of the book.
2023-01-2025 minAlphabet SoupR is for Revelation, Part 1The last book of the Bible may be the most difficult to understand. In these two episodes we try give some basics for how to read Revelation and a general outline of the book.
2023-01-2024 minAlphabet SoupQ is for .... Q!That's a pretty weird title, but when you listen to this episode you'll understand. In Part 2 we'll see some of the problems with Q and why it's time to send it to the dustbin of theological nonsense.
2023-01-1321 minAlphabet SoupQ is for ... Q!That's a pretty weird title, but when you listen to this episode you'll understand. In Part 1 we'll describe Q and the role it played in giving us two of the four Gospels. Or did it??
2023-01-1323 minAlphabet SoupP is for Prophet, Part 2Do you know what the word "prophet" means? Why are some OT books called prophetic? In this episode we'll look at a word that you'll hear often but that rarely gets defined. In Part 2 we'll talk about the office of prophet, the prophetic books, and the role of the prophet in the NT.
2023-01-0621 minAlphabet SoupP is for Prophet, Part 1Do you know what the word "prophet" means? Why are some OT books called prophetic? In this episode we'll look at a word that you'll hear often but that rarely gets defined. In Part 1 we'll discuss some basic elements of what makes someone a prophet and when that role first appears in biblical history.
2023-01-0623 minAlphabet SoupO is for Orthodoxy, Part 2The word "orthodoxy" is used in a variety of ways, including biblical studies and current events. In this episode we'll explain what the word means and why it's so important. What is the opposite of orthodoxy and what are the outcomes of each? In Part 2 we'll look at the concepts behind the word and the implications for the contemporary church.
2022-12-3016 minAlphabet SoupO is for Orthodoxy, Part 1The word "orthodoxy" is used in a variety of ways, including biblical studies and current events. In this episode we'll explain what the word means and why it's so important. What is the opposite of orthodoxy and what are the outcomes of each? In Part 1 we'll start with a quick look at some current events and see an interesting international development tied to orthodoxy.
2022-12-3026 minAlphabet SoupN is for Natal, Part 2A special Christmas episode looks at what the Bible teaches about the birth of the Savior (as opposed to how we've embellished the account). In Part 2 we'll look closely at the very brief Gospel record of the Nativity and then learn how to apply the information God gives us.
2022-12-2325 minAlphabet SoupN is for Natal, Part 1A special Christmas episode looks at what the Bible teaches about the birth of the Savior (as opposed to how we've embellished the account). We start Part 1 with a little quiz just for fun and to check your CIQ. Then we go over some background information to help us understand the narrative better.
2022-12-2324 minAlphabet SoupM is for Miracles, Part 3How do we define a miracle? Do they fall into categories? And if they do, what can we learn by classifying them? Miracles are fairly common in both the OT and the NT, but we typically look only at the miracle itself and not what may be behind it. So let's explore the subject of miracles. In Part 3 we quickly wrap up a few loose ends about sign miracles. And then add a very important exhortation about our prayer life.
2022-12-1610 minAlphabet SoupM is for Miracles, Part 2How do we define a miracle? Do they fall into categories? And if they do, what can we learn by classifying them? Miracles are fairly common in both the OT and the NT, but we typically look only at the miracle itself and not what may be behind it. So let's explore the subject of miracles. In Part 2 we'll look at an important category of miracles called "signs" and discover their unique and important purpose in God's plan.
2022-12-1624 minAlphabet SoupM is for Miracles, Part 1How do we define a miracle? Do they fall into categories? And if they do, what can we learn by classifying them? Miracles are fairly common in both the OT and the NT, but we typically look only at the miracle itself and not what may be behind it. So let's explore the subject of miracles and see what we can learn about God and how he works in the world.
2022-12-1621 minAlphabet SoupL is for Lord's Supper, Part 2Christ commanded it and Paul emphasized it, but I've got a lot of questions about the Lord's Supper, aka communion. In these episodes we'll try to take a close look at what the Bible says and try to sort out some of the details about what we're supposed to do at to the table. In Part 2 we'll answer some of the practical questions like how, when, and what.
2022-12-0921 minAlphabet SoupL is for Lord's Supper, Part 1Christ commanded it and Paul emphasized it, but I've got a lot of questions about the Lord's Supper, aka communion. In these episodes we'll try to take a close look at what the Bible says and try to sort out some of the details about what we're supposed to come to the table. In Part 1 we'll start with the four views on the meaning of the ordinance.
2022-12-0925 minAlphabet SoupK is for Kingdom, Part 2The word "kingdom" appears often in the Bible, but what does it mean? It turns out the word is used in five different ways and distinguishing between them is important to understanding what God is telling us in the places where it's used. In Part 2 we'll look at some of the applications of each of the five.
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2022-12-0224 minAlphabet SoupK is for Kingdom, Part 1The word "kingdom" appears often in the Bible, but what does it mean? It turns out the word is used in five different ways and distinguishing between them is important to understanding what God is telling us in the places where it's used. In Part 1 we'll explore those five uses of kingdom.
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2022-12-0225 minAlphabet SoupJ is for Justification, Part 2This word justification shows up a lot in the NT and describes one of the important aspects of our salvation. In this episode we'll explore what the word means (and doesn't mean) and why you really should understand it. In Part 2 we look at the divine solution to our problem.
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2022-11-2511 minAlphabet SoupJ is for Justification, Part 1This word justification shows up a lot in the NT and describes one of the important aspects of our salvation. In this episode we'll explore what the word means (and doesn't mean) and why you really should understand it. In Part 1 we look at the problem that makes justification necessary.
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2022-11-2525 minAlphabet SoupI is for....Four I words. And an R snuck in. Part 3These episodes are all about the Bible, how it came to us and what we do with it. In order to talk about Inspiration, Inerrancy, and Illumination, we first need to understand Revelation. Oh, and then there's a bonus I in part three.
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2022-11-1825 minAlphabet SoupI is for....Four I words. And an R snuck in. Part 2These episodes are all about the Bible, how it came to us and what we do with it. In order to talk about Inspiration, Inerrancy, and Illumination, we first need to understand Revelation. Oh, and then there's a bonus I in part three.
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2022-11-1825 minAlphabet SoupI is for....Four I words. And an R snuck in. Part 1These episodes are all about the Bible, how it came to us and what we do with it. In order to talk about Inspiration, Inerrancy, and Illumination, we first need to understand Revelation. Oh, and then there's a bonus I in part three.
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2022-11-1825 minAlphabet SoupH is for Heilsgeschichte, Part 2Now that we know what Heilsgeschichte says about the Bible we're going to look at another way to use the word. And this one gets personal.
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2022-11-1124 minAlphabet SoupH is for Heilsgeschichte, Part 1Impossible to spell, fun to say, and a great way to look at the Bible. Don't worry, you don't have to write it out ten times! But learning what the word means and how it helps us understand the Bible is really helpful. This episode might surprise you and give you a fresh perspective on Scripture.
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2022-11-1122 minAlphabet SoupG is for God, Part 2In this episode we zero in on the non-communicable attributes of God, those parts of his Being that are unique to God. Our relationship with God deepens to the extent we understand the infiniteness of these core attributes.
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2022-11-0425 minAlphabet SoupG is for God, Part 1In Part 1 we'll get an overview of Systematic theology (it isn't as scary as it sounds) and then take a closer look at what's called "theology proper." This will set us up for Part 2 and a look at the non-communicable attributes of God (again, not scary!)
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2022-11-0421 minAlphabet SoupF is for Forgiveness, Part 2"I don't think that word means what you think it means."
Mr. Montoya's words are especially true when we talk about our forgiveness of others. The Christian is told that it's our obligation to forgive others, but what does that mean? Now that we know what God's forgiveness is (Part 1) we can get a clear understanding of what it means for us to forgive others.
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2022-10-2822 minAlphabet SoupF is for Forgiveness, Part 1"I don't think that word means what you think it means."
Indigo Montoya could have been speaking about the word forgiveness because most people don't understand what the Bible says about that very important Christian value. So in this episode, Part 1, we'll see what it means that God forgives us.
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2022-10-2822 minAlphabet SoupE is for Ekklasia, Part 2In Part 2 we ask and answer some key questions about the local church, questions that most don't ever think about but that are important if the local church is going to conform to God's design.
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2022-10-2127 minAlphabet SoupE is for Ekklasia, Part 1The N.T. word for church (ekklasia) gets used in some surprising ways. Usually translated "church" it can mean something very different from what that word suggests to our minds. How do the writers of the NT use the word ekklasia? Answering this question turns out to be important for understanding what God wants our church to be and do.
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2022-10-2123 minAlphabet SoupD is for Death, Part 2What comes after death? There's more to this than you might expect. It's what theologians call the "intermediate state" and though we only have time for a quick overview, some of the details may surprise you.
2022-10-1423 minAlphabet SoupD is for Death, Part 1In Part One we look at what it means to be dead, why we die, and where death comes from. These basic questions turn out to be pretty critical to understanding what comes next...in Part 2.
2022-10-1421 min2022-10-0709 minAlphabet SoupC is for CredoWhat do you believe, and why? What does it mean to "believe?" Is it the same as "faith?" We need to talk!
2022-10-0745 minAlphabet SoupB is for BalaamA look at the narrative about Balaam (weird) and a leap from there to pastoral salaries.
2022-09-3046 minAlphabet SoupA is for AbsalomThis first episode of Alphabet Soup explores one of the important implications of the Absalom narratives in Second Samuel.
2022-09-2444 min
200churches Podcast: Ministry Encouragement for Pastors of Small ChurchesEpisode 399 - Let Your Church Be Known For Something with Mark MacDonaldHe is a church communications and branding episode, who is actually the REAL DEAL. He has the heart of an evangelist, and has a craving for churches to reach people for Jesus. Sometimes us pastors can't get out of our own way - my words (Jeff) not his!But Mark MacDonald helps us say less so our community will listen more. As a corporate communications and marketing guy - who was also a Christian - Mark realized that church leaders did not understand how to, in a ministerially and spiritually appropriate way, market their ministries...
2022-09-2157 min
The Bowen Island PodcastCraig Macdonald - For Bowen Island CouncilCraig Macdonald joins us to talk about many election issues and his vision for Bowen Island.
2022-09-2015 min
The Robertson and Easterling PodcastGod, Close Friends, and a Therapist with Linda MacDonaldIn this fast paced show, Therapist and Infidelity Specialist, Linda MacDonald, discusses the importance of forgiveness when facing intimate betrayal and infidelity. She shares her personal struggle to come to terms with a broken marriage and talks about the necessity for the right type of professional help. Join Craig and Roane as they dive into the different types of relational responses to adultery as well as the path to healing from heartbreak.
2022-09-0744 min
The Over 50 Badass PodcastYour Comfort Zone is a Trap. Episode 4 with John Macdonald.Staying in your comfort zone can actually make your second half pretty uncomfortable. John Macdonald, friend of the show, regular Badass Contributor and Badass Community Guide, checks in to drop some bombs about everything from breaking out of your comfort zone to focusing on what you can control. John's a damn smart cat and can teach us all a thing or three about optimizing our second half. Check it out, you'll be damn glad you did.
2022-05-0946 min
True North True CrimeCraig MacDonaldCraig MacDonald, a 43-year-old Scarborough man, was known for his generosity and kindness. He was a father of 5 children with 2 stepchildren and a grandchild. On the evening of October 13, 2021, Craig watched a hockey game with friends. Craig then stopped into a local chain restaurant for a beer and to socialize. An altercation with a stranger would quickly and inexplicably turn deadly. The man believed to be responsible for Craig’s death is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for first-degree murder. He is still at large. In the episode...
2022-04-1851 min
PodtalkVulnerability with Rien MacDonaldHow does creating a podcast foster meaningful connections and personal growth for both the host and the guests?
A shared journey through vulnerability reveals how podcasting fosters authentic human interaction.
"It’s so important to share, and I wouldn’t assert that it’s what you have to do in order to receive— but it almost is, right? You have to give in order to receive." ~ Rien MacDonald (7:14)
The conversation revolves around the transformative power of podcasting as a medium for deepening communication and fostering authentic connections. Rien reflects on how podcasting has sharpene...
2021-09-0123 min
MJ Hudson podcastsInterview with Craig MacDonald: Co-investments - The good, the bad, the uglyMJ Hudson’s Martina Colombo interviewed Craig MacDonald, Managing Director of HarbourVest and head of their Dublin office.We discuss the following topics:• Fees – is this still the top incentive for LPs?• The good and bad of secondaries• Latest trends in co-investments• Continuation funds versus secondary funds• SPACS – how does the PE world feel about them?
2021-06-1755 min
Meeting Musos009 Craig OxleyCraig Oxley is a professional guitarist working in the UK. After graduating from CLCM with a BA(hons) degree in Jazz and Popular Music he has spent the last 20 years playing on West End shows.He has played with and took lessons from Jim Hall, Wayne Krantz, Carl Verheyen, Jon Herington as well as UK jazz greats Pat Mcarthy and Mike Walker.As well as having a career as a professional guitarist he has taught at a number of colleges in the United Kingdom, helping to develop the Guitar Syllabus and teaching one...
2021-04-261h 06
From John To JustinThe Prime Ministers: Sir John A. MacdonaldThe first Prime Minister of Canada and a Father of Confederation, John A. Macdonald would have an immense impact on Canada, both good and bad. In my first episode of this new series, I look at his life, his legacy, his drinking and even his drinking exploits.Support: patreon.com/canadaehxMerch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehxDonate: buymeacoffee.com/craiguDonate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate)E-mail: craig@canadaehx.comTwitter: twitter.com/craigbairdThreads: https://www.threads.net/@cdnhistoryehxTiktok: https://ww...
2020-12-1844 min
Learning UncutBuilding a Future Ready Workforce - Craig MacDonaldCraig MacDonald is the Executive Manager of learning product at Suncorp, a financial institution. Craig talks about the Future Ready programme, which aims to prepare people with the capabilities they need and that Suncorp needs for the future. The programme is part of a strategic workforce planning and talent management initiative, as well as being driven by a sense of social responsibility to ensure that their people have skills relevant for the future. Craig discusses building the business case, partnering with others, how they piloted the program and what they learned and making the program scalable. This ric...
2020-02-0351 min
The Progressive DentistThe Four Futures and the Importance of Being Present, with Alastair MacdonaldAlastair J. Macdonald is a private advisor to established entrepreneurs, investors and business owners. He is a TEDx speaker who lectures and presents his economic, social, market and financial forecasts to private equity, hedge funds, endowments and large investors across the US and internationally. He is the owner of the consulting firm Parallax Strategic Advisors and is the editor and publisher of the economic, social and market forecasting service "The Parallax Report." He has served as an advisor to state governors and legislators on social and economic policy, as well as public policy think tanks. As an...
2020-01-0827 min
Movers MindsetColin MacDonald: Parkour design, dream builds, and inspirationHow can public spaces be designed to integrate parkour features while balancing community needs and architectural aesthetics?
Colin MacDonald discusses his experience designing parkour parks, and what he’s learned from the process. He shares thoughts on his creative process and inspirations before explaining more about Landscape Architecture and the program he is in. Colin unpacks some of his personal design and build dreams, along with the realities that affect them, and explores the connection between sculpture and parkour design.
"I think that a well-designed parkour park—compared to something like a well-designed skate park—has th...
2019-11-201h 09
EduPunx Podcast71: Brian MacDonald - Cosplay & CountercultureBrian MacDonald is the Director of Residence Life at UCLA - he’s also a prominent cosplayer and promoter of the counterculture within higher education. Brian has been in the field for a while now, and this conversation serves as a way for us to unravel the many moons of his career. We dig into how authenticity comes through in our work and what it looks like to confront and acknowledge your privileges along the way. Brian also opens up about how cosplay has helped manage his mental health en route to becoming a professional Predator cosplayer. He also di...
2019-08-0100 min
Brother Craig the Hatchet ManMcCabe's Pink Slip, Dr. Walter. E. Williams' Encore, & The War on Cops w/Heather MacDonaldIt's a full house with "Big Dog'', Brother Craig, and his commentary and news analysis on Sessions' pink slip to McCabe. Hang tight with this full length program for a special encore visit from "everybody's favorite economist", Dr. Walter E. Williams, followed by author Heather MacDonald and new book, "The War on Cops".
2018-03-1900 min
200churches Podcast: Ministry Encouragement for Pastors of Small ChurchesEpisode 240 - A Phenomenal Hour of Pastoral Coaching with David MacDonaldThis episode is like sitting in on a free coaching call with a seasoned and live-wire pastor of a 200church! David MacDonald shares life, love, and leadership for small church pastors! You'll love this encouraging episode!David is the senior pastor of Faith Community Church in Red Oak, Iowa!
2017-08-231h 00
Onstage/Offstage Theatre Podcast#53: Craig MacDonaldTeacher/actor/director Craig MacDonald discusses his new scene study class, script analysis, Meisner technique, and what it takes to get into character.
2015-01-2841 minOnstage/Offstage Theatre Podcast#53: Craig MacDonaldTeacher/actor/director Craig MacDonald discusses his new scene study class, script analysis, Meisner technique, and what it takes to get into character.
2015-01-2841 min
Lecture Archive 2014Lecture Archive: Craig MacDonaldLecture date: September 19, 2014. Craig MacDonald shared the story of Jessie Benton Fremont, who helped lead the first successful effort to protect Yosemite Valley as national park land 150 years ago.
2014-11-1900 min