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Law on FilmBreaker Morant (Guest: Michel Paradis) (episode 1)This episode examines Breaker Morant, the 1980 Australian New Wave film depicting the military trial of Harry ("Breaker") Morant and two other Australian soldiers for war crimes committed during the Second Boer War in South Africa. The film, directed by Bruce Beresford, offers a gripping account of the trial and raises a host of questions about law and justice during wartime--questions that are as relevant today as they were when the trial took place more than a century ago. I am joined on this episode by veteran attorney Michel Paradis, who has served as military defense counsel in landmark war...
2023-04-181h 01
How to be Good?Thank you and Goodbye for now!This is a quick thank you and goodbye as we wrap up the first season of this podcast with 13 nuggets of wisdom; a piece of advice from each one of our guests. What does it mean to be a good person? - let's see what each of our guests thought.We’ll be back early 2023 with our next season, but for now this short episode is dedicated to everyone who has listened and supported this podcast since its launch in 2020. THANK YOU!If you'd like to support this podcast as we develop the next season, ple...
2022-01-3104 min
How to be Good?A Chat with a Moral PhilosopherWhat does it mean to be good according to a Moral Philosopher?In this episode, I talk with Professor of Moral Philosophy, Jeff McMahan. Jeff McMahan is Sekyra and White’s Professor of Moral Philosophy at the University of Oxford. He has written extensively about issues concerning harming, killing, and saving, such as war, abortion, euthanasia and the evaluation of death. He is also the co-editor of the Journal of Controversial Ideas.In this conversation, Jeff introduces us to the plurality that exists when it comes to being good according to moral philosophy, as...
2022-01-1026 minHow to be Good?Feeling stuck? Find your Door #3For this Bitesize Episode*, we’re taking some advice from Daoist Monk Yun Rou that “there's always a door number 3 to things”.Whenever we find ourselves in a challenging situation or even a conflict of some kind, Monk Yun Rou suggests we look for Door #3 – a third option that is available to us when we feel limited in our choices. This episode is all about how considering the variety of options available to us in any given moment gives us a greater sense of freedom and helps us get more creative in how we can ma...
2021-12-2705 min
How to be Good?A Chat with a Daoist MonkWhat does it mean to be a good person according to a Daoist Monk? We ask Daoist Monk Yun Rou (his name means Soft Cloud) to share his opinions on being good according to the view of Daoism. Daoism - also known as Taoism - originated in China close to 2,000 years ago, and as Monk Yun Rou describes, it centres on living in harmony with nature, and everything in existence. Ordained as a Monk at the Chun Yang (Pure Yang) Daoist Temple in Guangzhou, China, Yun Rou is a Daoist Monk, Author and...
2021-12-1343 minHow to be Good?To judge or not to judge, that is the question for this bitesize episode.For this Bitesize Episode* we’re taking a few minutes to focus on judgement.Judgement is an integral part of our everyday life; it’s about making considered decisions to come to sensible conclusions, and in many ways it’s essential to keep us safe and functioning. But, as many of our podcast guests have highlighted, when it comes to judging others and – especially judging the good, or bad, in others - we have to be careful. This is a 7-minute reflection on judgement and the impact it has on our day-to-day happiness.
2021-11-2907 min
How to be Good?A Chat with an AtheistWhat does it mean to be a good person according to an atheist? We ask Andy Phillips, Board Member of Atheism UK, to share his opinion on being good according to atheistic thought.Andy hosts the Atheism UK podcast, facilitating conversations about atheism and shining a light on some of the misconceptions that often come along with the term. In this conversation, Andy talks about some of the differences between theists (those who believe in God) and atheists (those who don’t).If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting it at https://ww...
2021-11-1526 min
How to be Good?A Chat with a SikhWhat does it mean to be a good person according to Sikhism? We ask Sikh Human Rights Activist, Simran Singh, to share his opinions on being good according to the Sikh way of life. In keeping with his Sikh faith, Simran engages in human rights broadly and has a long history of working within the corporate world too. He is a lifelong Senior Fellow at the Dietrich Bonhoeffer Institute and a member of the Rumi Forum's Advisory Council in Washington, DC, and a Fellow at the Royal Society of Arts in London.Simran wa...
2021-11-0126 minHow to be Good?Taking Time to Celebrate!For our bitesize edition this month, we’re taking a few moments to celebrate!Not only was our most recent interview with Humanist Jane Blackman all about the joy of celebration, but we also found out earlier this month that this podcast has made it to the finals of the International People's Choice podcast awards. As today is International Podcast Day, and the People’s Choice Podcast award ceremony is this evening, we’re taking a moment to celebrate. And we’re celebrating each one of our listeners. We’re so grateful for all of you listeni...
2021-09-3002 min
How to be Good?A Chat with a Humanist CelebrantWhat does it mean to be a good person according to a Humanist?We ask Humanist Jane Blackman to share her opinion on being good according to her non-religious beliefs.Jane is an award-winning Humanist Celebrant, performing non-religious weddings, funerals, naming ceremonies and other non-religious rituals. Last year, Jane was voted best celebrant in the country – she’s based in the UK - at the 2020 Wedding Industry Awards.As a former head teacher, Jane is passionate about education and freedom of choice. She strives to treat others and all living things with care and...
2021-08-1618 min
How to be Good?A Chat with an Anishinaabe Kwe (Ojibway Woman)What does it mean to be a good person according to a member of the First Nations? We ask Melanie Goodchild, Moose Clan, to share her opinion on being good according to Indigenous teachings.Melanie is Anishinaabe (Ojibway or Chippewa) from Biigtigong Nishnaabeg and Ketegaunseebee First Nations in northern Ontario, Canada. She is a senior indigenous research fellow and associate at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada. Currently studying for her PhD in social and ecological sustainability, Melanie is also the founder of the Turtle Island Institute, an Indigenous social innovation think & do tank...
2021-07-0538 minHow to be Good?Bitesize: Let's Do 3 Good Things!For our Bitesize Episode* this month, we’re taking some advice from Hindu Pandita Indrani Rampersad: "You know I used to teach High School in New York, and I used to teach my kids everyday – when you go home, I want you to do three good things. And tomorrow when you come, tell me what you did.”This month, let’s do 3 good things – just 3 little things - each day, and make note of what they were at the end of that day because whatever we focus on becomes our reality, so let’s make goodnes...
2021-05-1702 min
How to be Good?A Chat with a Catholic SisterWhat does it mean to be a good person according to a Catholic Sister?We ask Sister Adele Marie Altenhofen to share her opinion on being good according to Catholic teachings.Sister Adele Marie joined the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon on Valentines Day in 1982 and now serves as the President of the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon Ministries Corporation (a multi-million dollar non-profit). In 2018, because of how she’s lead this business, Sister Adele Marie was awarded the Portland Business Journal’s Women of Influence Award – this is an award designed to honor t...
2021-05-0326 min
How to be Good?A Chat with a Hindu PanditaWhat does it mean to be a good person according to a Hindu Pandita*? We ask Dr. Pandita Indrani Rampersad, the first ever official female priest to be ordained in Trinidad, to share her opinions on being good according to Hindu teachings. Dr. Pandita Indrani is a Trinidadian-Indian Hindu, researcher and women’s activist who, in 2013, received Trinidad and Tobago’s national award GOLD for her Outstanding Contribution to The Development of Women’s Rights and Issues. In her professional life, Pandita Indrani has worked as a teacher in Trinidad and New York, as well as a sen...
2021-04-1929 minHow to be Good?Bitesize: The Dangers of Binary ThinkingThis third Bitesize Episode* focuses on Binary Thinking.We are living in a time of deep polarity – both politically and socially. It seems our beliefs, opinions and actions are becoming more and more pushed to two far ends of a wide and diverse spectrum. Binary thinking – the yes/no, right/wrong, start/finish, good/bad way of thinking is something we, as humans, turn to when we’re feeling scared and want a safe space. Binary thinking makes us feel safe because it’s a simple way of looking at the wo...
2021-04-0508 min
How to be Good?A Chat with a Muslim Imam - Part 2What does it mean to be a good person according to the teachings of Islam? This is the second-half of my interview with Imam Abdulah Polovina – if you haven’t listened to the first half yet, then head back to our previous episode and take a listen. We covered what it means for a Muslim to be a good person, talking about the 5 Pillars of Islam, how Muslims feel about forgiveness and what Imam Abdulah recommends we all do more of in our day-to day-lives.In this second half, Imam Abdulah goes more deeply into the m...
2021-03-2218 min
How to be Good?A Chat with a Muslim Imam - Part 1What does it mean to be a good person according to the teachings of Islam? We ask Imam Abdulah Polovina to share his opinions on being a good Muslim. Imam Abdulah is a warm and approachable leader and in this conversation, we talk about what it means for a Muslim to be a good person, talking about the 5 Pillars of Islam, how Muslims feel about forgiveness and what Imam Abdulah recommends we all do more of in our day-to day-lives. Because our conversation was quite long in length, we've divided it across two episodes. This is...
2021-03-0827 minHow to be Good?Bitesize: Focusing on ForgivenessThis second Bitesize Episode* focuses on Forgiveness.This is an area that most of us have an opinion on; we all have experience of trying to forgive or seeking forgiveness – or maybe refusing to forgive. I’ve asked most of the Faith Leaders I’ve interviewed about this, because many religions and belief-systems have writings, rituals or practices linked to the process of forgiveness. So, let’s start by grounding ourselves in some of the different ways this has been spoken about across our interviews so far, and then spending...
2021-02-2208 min
How to be Good?A Chat with a Pagan DruidWhat does it mean to be a good person according to a Pagan? We ask Jenny Uzzell, Education & Youth Manager for The Pagan Federation, to share her opinions on being "good" according to Pagan teachings. Jenny has been involved in Druidry for 12 years, and is carrying out her PhD research into death rites among contemporary Druids in the UK. She is also co-owner and Director of a funeral home, which is where she was for this interview. In this conversation, Jenny covers many of the misconceptions that people have about paganism, and shares the history and background...
2021-02-0830 min
How to be Good?A Chat with a Christian BishopWhat does it mean to be a good person within Christianity?We ask Christian Priest, Reverend Prebendary Angela Berners-Wilson to share her opinions on being 'good' according to Christian teachings.Reverend Angela was the first woman to be ordained as a priest in the Church of England, and is now the Rector of Quantock Towers Benefice - a collection of parishes and communities in Somerset, England. In this conversation, she talks about connecting with community during a global pandemic (she provides leadership to 6 churches and their congregations), describes the importance of the New Commandment, and...
2021-01-2515 min
17 Minutes of ScienceEpisode 5: The Operational and Emotional Impacts of COVID-19 (with Cindy Buckmaster)This week on 17 Minutes of Science Sarah Cheesman talks with Cindy Buckmaster - the director of Public Outreach at the National Animal Interest Alliance and President of the Texas Society for Biomedical Research. Cindy Buckmaster is a seasoned compassion speaker and we are very excited to have her on our show to discuss the operational and emotional impact of COVID-19 on biomedical research.
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2021-01-1418 minHow to be Good?Bitesize: Creating CommunityThis first Bitesize Episode* focuses on Creating Community. We can choose to be in community with whoever is around us at the time – the people at our local shop, those in the road when we’re out for a walk. Whoever is around us is our community so let's connect with them.Connecting with, supporting and caring for others is a theme that came out strongly in recent "How to be Good?" interviews. It's something that both a Jewish Rabbi in the UK, and a Buddhist Abbot in India not only agree...
2021-01-1107 min
How to be Good?A Chat with a Buddhist AbbotWhat does it mean to be a good person according to a Buddhist Abbot? We ask Geshe Tashi, Abbot of Sera Mey Monastery in India, to share his opinions on being good according to Buddhist teachings. Geshe Tashi is known for his ability to present the most complex Buddhist teachings with clarity and honesty, and has a gift of combining deep wisdom and beautiful lightness. In this conversation about what it means to be "good" according to Buddhist teachings, he shows a real sense of playfulness and shares personal stories alongside Buddhist philosophy.If after...
2020-12-2838 min
How to be Good?A Chat with a Jewish RabbiWhat does it mean to be a good person within Judaism? We ask Rabbi Elli Tikvah Sarah to share her opinions on being good according to Jewish teachings. Rabbi Elli has been Rabbi of Brighton and Hove Progressive Synagogue for 20 years (since 1 December 2000), and was the first ordained lesbian Rabbi in the world to lead a mainstream synagogue. She is a profoundly passionate Jew with a deep love of the spiritual, theological and practical aspects of her faith, and has a real passion for including everyone in the community, regardless of background. As a feminist le...
2020-12-1420 min
The Azure Security PodcastAzure Security Podcast - Azure Data CentersIn this episode Michael Howard and Sarah Young talk to Gary Buckmaster a Senior Architect in the Microsoft Technology Center in Sydney, Australia, about Azure Datacenter security, compliance and reliability. We also cover news about Azure Attestation, Confidential Computing, Storage and Virtual Machines.
2020-11-3026 min
The Azure Security PodcastAzure Security Podcast - Azure Data CentersIn this episode Michael Howard and Sarah Young talk to Gary Buckmaster a Senior Architect in the Microsoft Technology Center in Sydney, Australia, about Azure Datacenter security, compliance and reliability. We also cover news about Azure Attestation, Confidential Computing, Storage and Virtual Machines.
2020-11-3026 minHow to be Good?What's this podcast all about? - a quick introductionA brief introduction to the How to Be Good podcast – to share the motivation behind it, and also to introduce the first series which has a specific focus. If you have any questions, email Sarah anytime at sarah@howtobegood.co.uk.
2020-11-3003 min
Stay Tuned | Desert City ChurchMalachi 1:6-14 - The MessageMalachi 1:6-14 - The Message
Reading by Sarah Buckmaster
2019-01-1202 minStay Tuned | Desert City ChurchPhilippians 2 - MsgPhilippians chapter 2 as paraphrased by Eugene Peterson in The Msg. Read by Sarah Buckmaster.
2018-06-2202 min