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SeedsSystem Change for a Zero Waste Future - Live Panel discussion with Dr Saeid Baroutian, Steven Moe, James Griffin and moderated by Sue CouttsAudio of panel discussion just held at the Zero Waste Summit on 8 September 2025 discussing Tools for Transformation: System Change for a Zero Waste Future. More on the Zero Waste Network is here and worth signing up for their newsletter https://zerowaste.co.nz Panelists: Sue Coutts, Moderator from Zero Waste Network Steven Moe, Parry Field Lawyers Limited Dr Saeid Baroutian, University of Auckland James Griffin, Sustainable Business Network Description of the session: Panel Discussion: Tools for Transformation - System Change for a Zero Waste Future Ac...
2025-09-0954 min
Walk Like a Mailman#84 Under Siege 3 - Starring Steven Seagull and Billie EyelashSend us a texton Today's show Jef budding friendship with a seagull turns into an impromptu-Impromptu Griffin movie review of the Under Siege Series. Meanwhile Jef reflects on a past postal encounter and Griffin discovers the non-existent Lions Superbowl Ring. Send your hate and love mail to walklikeamailman@gmail.com The views and opinions expressed by "Walk Like a Mailman" are those of the Author's and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the United States Postal Service.
2025-08-1858 min
The Counter Culture Mom Show with Tina GriffinFrom Frantic and Fragmented Living to a Faith-Filled Seamless Life - Steven GarberTAKEAWAYSWe tend to separate, or fragment, godly from ungodly things or spiritual vocations apart from supposed spiritual onesIf we would just do what God has called us to do, we would discover what a seamless life looks likeWe should be praying for the hardworking, everyday laborer, not just praying for the ministry employeesLet’s take every Christian seriously and pray for them in their everyday toil to work, provide, and bring glory to God🛠 TOOLS AND RESOURCES FROM EPISODEDonate to Counter Culture Minis...
2025-07-1527 min
YesshiftSteven's Venue Adventures - Travis Larson and ProgJect at Alvas ShowroomSteven reviews the show he saw at Alvas Showroom in San Pedro, which included guitarist Travis Larson as the opening act, followed by the ProgJect, consisting of Alessandro Del Vecchio (vocals), Mike Keneally (guitar, vocals), Ryo Okumoto (keyboards), Pete Griffin bass, guitar, keys, vocals), and Jonathan Mover (drums, vocals) performing '70s (and a bit of '80s) classics from big prog rock bands we love. But first, an acknowledgment of the sad news that Dave Cousins of Strawbs has passed away.
2025-07-1340 min
The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin: Career Reinvention, Leadership Coaching, and Professional BrandFrom Hollywood to Tech: Navigating Career Transitions with Intention with Steven Puri, Founder and CEO of The Sukha CompanySteven Puri shares his journey from Hollywood exec to tech founder, revealing how failure, focus, and flow states power reinvention. In this episode we discuss: How transferable skills led him from Die Hard to startupsWhy failure is a critical part of reinventionHow to create intentional, productive workdaysThe surprising story behind naming his company, SukhaShow GuestSteven Puri is the Founder and CEO of The Sukha Company, a focus and productivity app designed to support a healthier work life. A former newscaster, software engineer, and Hollywood executive behind Independence Day, Die Hard, and S...
2025-07-0840 min
The Modern Facilities Management PodcastSteven Atkins: Healthcare Facilities ManagementIn this episode, Griffin Hamilton speaks with Steven Atkins, the Director of Facilities Management at Methodist University Hospital. They discuss Steven's journey into healthcare facilities management, the unique challenges faced in this sector, and the importance of compliance and paperwork. Steven shares insights on documenting tribal knowledge, emergency preparedness, and building a culture of safety. The conversation also delves into sustainability efforts and capital projects, emphasizing the role of optimization in achieving energy efficiency and cost savings. Key TakeawaysHealthcare facilities management involves navigating complex regulations and compliance requirements.Capturing tribal knowledge...
2025-06-1227 min
Coffee, Chaos, & Cashflow#24 Synergy in Marriage and Business: A Conversation with Steven GriffinSend us a textIn this engaging conversation, Steven Griffin shares his journey from aspiring business owner to successful entrepreneur, emphasizing the importance of faith and dependence on God throughout his life. He discusses his educational background in mechanical engineering, the transition to business ownership, and the synergy he found in working alongside his wife. The conversation also delves into the profound lessons learned about forgiveness, which inspired him to write his book, 'The Victims Cry.' In this conversation, Steven Griffin shares his profound journey of faith, business, and personal growth. He reflects on the richness...
2025-04-1051 min
Eric's Podcast#7 - Special Guest - Steven Griffin and His Journey Building a business while navigating a family & faith.Send us a textWhat if the toughest moments in your life were actually opportunities in disguise? Join us as we explore this idea with Steven Griffin, a devoted father and entrepreneur, whose journey of faith and personal growth offers a captivating look into the power of forgiveness and divine guidance. Stephen's compelling tale begins with the writing of his book "Victim's Cry," a 12-year endeavor fueled by a divine calling, showcasing how faith helped him navigate the stormy seas of marriage, business, and self-reflection.The heart of Stephen’s narrative lies in the transformative po...
2024-11-251h 03
Between Two Beers PodcastJackie Van Beek on The Office Australia, Relationship with Jesse Griffin, Working with Taika WaititiJackie van Beek is one of New Zealand’s funniest and most creative minds. She has written, directed and starred in The Breaker Upperers, Nude Tuesday and The Educators and featured in everything from Funny Girls and What We Do in The Shadows, to Golden Boy – and most recently the Australian re-make of The Office – where she is one of the two creators. In this episode we talk about growing up with Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement, how she got engaged to comedian Jesse Griffin after knowing him for a month, how she chose her merkin...
2024-10-271h 25
C-Suite Sales & Marketing PerspectivesHow to Not Overcomplicate Our Own Success💡 Griffin Parry, Chief Executive Officer at m3ter, along with Kelly Singsank, Director of Marketing, explores the art of simplifying success in business. The conversation focuses on how businesses often overcomplicate their approaches and the steps needed to streamline operations by adopting customer-centric strategies. They draw on their extensive experience in startups, large enterprises, and various roles to discuss the importance of understanding your audience’s perspectives to foster clear and impactful communication.💡"Inhabiting the perspective of the person you're speaking to is the most important thing you can do. If you hope to make an impact, you must...
2024-10-1634 min
The Scottish Property PodcastHouses for £1! Could Labour Solve Scotland’s Housing Crisis? with MSP Mark GriffinIn this episode of the Scottish Property Podcast, we sit down with Labour MSP Mark Griffin, Shadow Minister for Housing and Local Government, to discuss Scotland's ongoing housing crisis.
Mark dives into the key issues plaguing the sector, including the shortage of affordable homes, the growing number of children in temporary accommodation, and the challenges facing the housing market after the 2008 financial crash. He shares his views on how to accelerate housebuilding, tackle land banking, and improve the planning system to meet Scotland's growing housing demands.
Episode Highlights:
Scotland's Housing Crisis:
Over 10,000...
2024-10-0756 min
Moline Police Department PoDcastThe Steven Asplund Missing Person Investigation with Detective GriffinOn January 9th, 1994, Steven Asplund went to his friend's house to borrow a caulking gun for a home remodeling project. After Steven left the friend's house in the 500 block 20th Avenue, Moline he was never seen again.28 years and several hundred miles away, the mystery was solved. This is the Steven Asplund missing person case.
2024-09-0252 min
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 219: Don't Strength Train the Wrong Way… Don't Strength Train the Wrong Way… – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 219 with Griffin Coombs When it came to fitness, Griffin Coombs was doing "all the right things," but that didn't stop the chronic stress and regular back spasms. It wasn't until he completely overhauled the way he was breathing and moving that he actually saw lasting results. He now runs The North Star Body, where he uses breath science and biomechanics to teach adults how to get a handle on stress, get rid of pain, and actually enjoy living in their bodies. ...
2024-04-0355 min
Built In The BluegrassSteven Dossey of Purple Toad WineryJoin us as we interview Steven Dossey, General Manager and Wine Maker, of Purple Toad Winery. Headquartered in Paducah, KY, and founded in 2009, Purple Toad Winery was named after the color of your toes when grapes were pressed the old-fashioned way, with your feet. Purple Toad Winery found its niche within the gourmet sweet wine market where it continues to prosper today with wines like its Black and Bruised, which features a blend of concord grape and blackberry. Come out to their winery for the full tasting room experience or take a tour of their facility!Visit the...
2024-02-0626 min
Mormon Book Reviews PodcastJustin Griffin Responds To Brian Stutzman's Critique of "Who Killed Joseph Smith?"Movie Director/Writer Justin Griffin returns to Mormon Book Reviews to respond to my recent interview of Brian Stutzman author of "The History of Warsaw Illinois: Including the Mormon Period". Brian came on my program to offer up a few more crtique's of Justin's movie "Who Killed Joseph Smith?" that he wasn't able to get to on his most recent appearance on "Midnight Mormons". Justin was invited to come on my program to respond and he accepted the invitation. He asked that the episode be taped so it would be posted on the anniversary of the martyrdom of Joseph...
2023-01-0751 min
Solomon's BookcaseSt Boniface and the Legend of the First Christmas TreeIn our fourth annual Christmas installment, an Oak Tree grove dedicated to Thor, the northern European god of thunder, is visited by Saint Boniface in 723 CE. Boniface takes it upon himself to dispose the world of this oak, and in its place, anoint a small evergreen as the "new" symbol of everlasting life.
2022-12-2509 min
Today's Tax Talk with Attorney Steven LeahyBillionaire Sues IRS -Wednesday December 14, 2022 – Remember last year when Pro Publica revealed the confidential tax information of some of the wealthiest Americans? Remember how the IRS pledged to “get to the bottom” of the crime and expose those who violated the law. Well, that never happened. Those criminals are still at large, and probably still working for the IRS.
One of those Wealthy Americans is Ken Griffin, CEO of Citadel. Mr. Griffin has given up waiting for action from the IRS, he filed a federal lawsuit naming the Internal Revenue Service and the United States Treasury as defendants.
The Complai...
2022-12-1512 min
Me And Steve Talk RPG‘s105: Changeling w/ Logan and GriffinThis week we welcome fellow d20 Radio hosts Logan and Griffin from the Story Told podcast to come talk about a game that is near and dear to both of them, Changeling!
It's a fun time, and we Steves get to learn a bit about a game that certainly hasn't gotten the attention of some of it's siblings.
Check out more of Logan and Griffin on their own The Story Told podcast at https://thestorytold.libsyn.com/
Game of the Week:
Logan: The Wizards and the Wastes -- https...
2022-10-181h 05
The MOVEMENT MovementEpisode 143: You Have the Wrong Health GoalsYou Have the Wrong Health Goals – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 143 with Griffin Coombs Griffin Coombs is a movement, breathing, and wellness coach based in Tangier, Morocco, whose work centers around guiding all types of people to "level up" their bodies by closing gaps in some of the most overlooked areas of their wellbeing. While it might sound like a disadvantage to grow up without much interest in conventional sports (especially in a town like Boston), this is what allowed Griffin to develop an intentional relationship to physical exercise that emphasizes phy...
2022-10-1256 min
Solomon's BookcaseThe Spaces Between: Intertestamental Theology on Angels and DemonsWith the vast majority of what would call the "Old Testament" composed and edited, and with Judea under continual military and political threats from outside, the Jewish theological literature did not simply freeze in place. In these last few centuries leading into the 1st c. CE, scrolls such as 1 Enoch, Jubilees, and Tobit demonstrate that the views of angels, demons, and the roles of these beings in everyday life are very much continuing to be developed. Books: John J. Collins. Daniel. Hermeneia. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 1993. Michael Heiser. Demons: What the Bible Really Says About t...
2022-08-0645 min
Own Your Lane® - Personal Brand, Leadership & LinkedIn® Visibility in the Age of AIHow to Carve Your Own Path to Entrepreneurship by Building Your Personal Brand on LinkedIn with Steven Arthur George“I've always wanted to be out on my own, always wanted to make my own path if you will. But until I got into a space where I really could connect with something I was passionate about, then came the confidence," says Steven Arthur George, founder of SAG Advisory Services. In this episode, Steven talks about his journey of finding the thing and space where he connected and felt confident to focus on building his brand and a consultancy firm.Steven’s journey started in the financial industry then moved to the cannabis space for more...
2022-05-2736 min
Solomon's BookcaseThe Year of the Hermit - Academics Reflect on Covid-19 and IsolationA session at the 2021 American Academy of Religion's Annual Meeting, consisting of 3 papers, reflected on the ancient wisdom that might be found from the period of late antiquity in regards to isolation. How did the early hermits of the Christian faith view their lives of isolation and separateness, and how might we draw from their perspectives and lessons learned during a pandemic or period of involuntary solitude in our own lives?
2022-02-1213 min
Mormon Book Reviews PodcastWho Killed Joseph Smith? w/ Writer and Director Justin GriffinOn a special episode of Mormon Book Reviews Steven Pynakker interviews Justin Griffin the writer and director of the controversial film "Who Killed Joseph Smith?". I was at first reluctant to have this conversation, but the more I thought about it I felt it would be important for an outsider like me to participate in it. I also felt that it was important to discuss Justin's faith journey which can often be overlooked when someone does something controversial. The making of the film and building the set, how studying the Book of Isaiah led him to investigate what happened...
2022-02-1153 min
Solomon's BookcaseA Christmas Coronation Gone Wrong - William the ConquerorAfter the Battle of Hastings in September of 1066, William the Conqueror was in a tremendous hurry to consolidate his power, and thus elected to arrange his coronation ceremony on Christmas Day of that same year. The chaos that ensued was certainly not according to plan!
2021-12-2508 min
Solomon's BookcaseAncient Flying Serpent Seraphs and You: A PrimerAngels are often portrayed as messengers, yet the prophet Isaiah describes a very different type of "angelic" encounter with 6-winged flying creatures bathing in smoke. Isaiah doesn't even seem that surprised to see them - perhaps there's a reason for that? Oh, and we'll talk about the Angel of Death. Not his real name, but he's kind of a big deal. Books: 1. "Sarapu." In The Assyrian Dictionary of the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago. Chicago: Oriental Institute, 1962. Pgs. 102-5. 2. John Walton. "Demons in Mesopotamia and Israel." In Windows to the Ancient World of th...
2021-12-0320 min
The Black Doctors PodcastArtist-Turned Plastic Surgeon Opens Private Practice in DetroitThis episode features Dr. DeLorean Griffin , an artist-turned Plastic Surgeon. He joins us to share his inspiring story that took him from FAMU to Wayne State. He shares some of the challenges he faced along the road to becoming a plastic surgeon. After practicing for over six years, he decided to step out on his own and open Griffith Plastic Surgery.Learn what it takes to become a Plastic SurgeonLearn some of the difference between an employed vs. private practice modelLearn about Griffin Plastic Surgery and the services offered in Detroit. https://www.griffinplasticsurgery.com/I...
2021-11-2931 min
Solomon's BookcaseHow Do You Talk to an Angel? Gideon's CommissioningJudge-to-be Gideon, a resistance fighter under oppression by a foreign army, is visited by a divine messenger. Gideon has some pretty direct questions for his angelic visitor, and remains somewhat unconvinced that his commissioning as a deliverer of his people is in fact legit. Books: 1. Tammi Schneider. Judges. Berit Olam: Studies in Hebrew Narrative and Poetry. David Cotter, ed. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2000. 2. Trent Butlet. Judges. Word Biblical Commentary. Bruce Metzger, ed. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2009. 3. Samuel Meier. "Angel." In Dictionary of Deities and Demons in the Bible. 2nd ed. Leiden, The Netherlands: B...
2021-10-2712 min
Fit CheckSteven Tirado - LatransEp 20-The Latrans Father is here. Steven Tirado blesses the show with the things he’s learned and experienced since the creation of his skater & streetwear brand Latrans. He hops on the pod to talk about his own personal style and how it relates to the Latrans aesthetic. How to survive a cross-country road trip from Miami to LA. How to stumble into the flow from the brands you love. How to rock a jersey you know is too big for you. These are the life lessons you didn’t know you need, and Father Tirado brea...
2021-10-2200 min
StageworthySteven GriffinSteven Griffin is a Canadian filmmaker and theatre creator. He is currently based in Toronto. He has directed numerous projects, including short films that have seen screenings at the Boston Shorts Film Festival, Toronto Arthouse Film Festival and Kingston Canadian Film Festival. His theatre work has been shown at the Toronto Fringe Theatre Festival, Toronto Queer Theatre Festival and soon to be the Hamilton Fringe Festival. His style revolves around the still and the deliberate, based firmly in an art history background and trusting that the decision to not do something within a frame is just as important as...
2021-07-1354 min
Solomon's BookcaseThe Exorcist, Strange Happenings, and Washing Clothes in Holy WaterFollowing from the previous episode, we dive into the real-life inspiration behind The Exorcist, and remind you that there was kind of a big deal in the 80s and 90s called the Satanic Panic. We talk about playing Led Zeppelin tapes backwards and washing your clothes in holy water. We end with some cautionary tales and my own personal experiences in the Charismatic Catholic church and Evangelical missions. Timestamps: 00:51 Deliverance adventures in the Charismatic Catholic Church 04:38 Emotional drivers of belief in supernatural beings 06:36 Ronald Hunkeler - the inspiration behind The Exorcist 18:23 First-hand accounts of...
2021-07-071h 00
Solomon's BookcaseSo You Want to be an Exorcist? And the Tragic Case of Anneliese MichelKicking of a multi-part series on Demons and Angels, here we explore the concept of exorcism in the Catholic and Evangelical frameworks. We survey some early Church history and discover some of the attitudes and assumptions surrounding exorcism in those early centuries following Christ, and we conclude with the story of Anneliese Michel, which is loosely the basis of the movie The Exorcism of Emily Rose. Show Notes: Books: Matt Baglio. The Rite: The Making of a Modern Exorcist. New York: Doubleday, 2009. John Duffey. Lessons Learned: The Anneliese Michel Exorcism. Eugene, OR: Wip...
2021-04-1158 min
Red Letters & Whitetails PodcastHuge threat to the DIY hunter- Montana Senate Bill 143 with Joe Griffin.On episode 36, host Steven Crawford is joined by Joe Griffin once again to talk western non-resident hunting, but this time they dive deep into the risks associated with Montana Senate Bill 143 that is being proposed as we speak. Montana Senate Bill 143, if passed, will set aside THOUSANDS of non-resident hunting licenses for outfitters in the state, which could essentially monopolize big game hunting in the state of Montana, and if it passes it would undoubtedly trickle into other "opportunity states" as well. THIS IS HUGE FOR ALL YOU DIYers. Topics discussed include SB 143 and all its moving parts, what it...
2021-02-1938 min
Solomon's BookcaseThe Roman-Era Persecutions of Santa ClausFor this year's Christmas season episode, we visit the history of the church father Saint Nicholas and the body of legends (and real-life torture at the hands of Emperor Diocletian) that lead us to the modern-day Santa Claus. Show Notes: Music: Scott Buckley. Undertow. www.scottbuckley.com.au Scott Buckley. The Spaces Between. www.scottbuckley.com.au
2020-12-2613 minRed Letters & Whitetails PodcastWestern Hunting and Introducing youngsters to the outdoors with Joe GriffinOn episode episode 32, host Steven Crawford is joined by avid Michigan outdoorsman Joe Griffin. Joe was born and raised here in West Michigan by a family of non-hunters, so hearing his story on how he became such an avid hunter is really cool. Steven and Joe talk about a variety of topics including Joe's upbringing, his miraculous 2020 hunting season, his past western big game trips along with some of his best scouting tips to help ensure a successful western hunt, getting his son Chase involved in hunting, Chase shooting his first buck at the age of 5, and much more...
2020-12-141h 05
Solomon's Bookcase...Who's The More Foolish?One of the central motifs of the Book of Proverbs is the comparison of the wise and the foolish. We examine the power of paradox and how the artistry and skill of the ancient authors prevent us from using the Scriptures as a simple "rulebook for life." Plus David Brent from The Office makes an appearance. What could he possibly have to do with a fool? Show Notes: 1. E.J. Schnabel. "Wisdom." In the New Dictionary of Biblical Theology. Eds. T. Desmond Alexander, Brian Rosner, D.A. Carson, Graeme Goldsworthy. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 2000. 843-848. 2. ...
2020-11-2718 min
ETC IN 60Episode 2 Feat. Griffin Besnoff & Matthew MorrisIn this episode, Griffin, Matt and I discuss movies, food allergies, religion, censorship, music, etc. P.S. Sorry for the dog barking in this episode. Recorded September 12, 2020--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/steven-iovino4/support
2020-09-151h 07
Solomon's Bookcase...And A Tumbleweed Shall Rule ThemA man named Abimelech (lit. "my father is king") sweet-talks his way into the hearts and minds of an ancient Israelite territory. Ambitious and ruthless, he will eventually turn against the very people he was meant to rule. A cautionary tale of choosing poor leadership. Show Notes: Artwork: "A Woman Breaks the Skull of Abimelech." James Jacques Joseph Tissot (French, 1836-1902). The Jewish Museum. Music: Borealis. Scott Buckley. www.scottbuckley.com.au Intervention. Scott Buckley. Computations in a Snowstorm. Scott Buckley. Insanity Control. AMRPHIS.
2020-09-0714 min
The Breakfast Dish#1 - Ryan G. Hinds (The Toronto Fringe)Welcome to The Breakfast Dish! Dance, music, visual art, theatre and get-to-know-you conversations with the artists behind the work. Join Griffin Cork and his mom, Karen Johnson-Diamond every Monday morning as they meet the creators of today's digital offerings. This podcast is dairy and gluten free!This episode, Karen and Griffin are joined by Ryan G. Hinds from the far distant land of Toronto to chat about Sarah/Frank, the In The Heights Nut, and Champion Panther. "Sarah/Frank" retraces the real life story of a Canadian who finds themself in the middle of the American Civil...
2020-07-0137 min
Solomon's BookcaseThe Deathless Cry of Murdered God (Atonement Part 8)We conclude our series on the atonement of Christ by recapping the question with which we began: why does the public execution of Jesus have anything to do with our salvation? Show Notes: 1. Elizabeth Johnson. Creation and the Cross: The Mercy of God for a Planet in Peril. Maryknoll: Orbis, 2018. 2. Viktor Frankl. Man's Search for Meaning. 5th edition. Trans. Ilse Lasch. Boston: Beacon Press, 2006. 3. Thomas F. Torrance. Atonement: The Person and Work of Christ. Edited by Robert Walker. Paternoster: Milton Keynes, 2009. 4. Karl Rahner. Foundations of Christian Faith: An Introduction to the Idea of Christ...
2020-06-2929 min
Small Shop FundraisingHow Stewardship Raises Money For NonprofitsSmall Shop Fundraising is a podcast dedicated to the small to medium sized nonprofits and topics and issues facing them today. On this episode Liz talks with Steven Shattuck, the Chief Engagement Officer at Bloomerang, about how stewardship raises more money for nonprofits. Stewardship should be a very important part of any nonprofits fundraising plan. Steven shares with us the data that backs up this claim. They also talk about:
The real work of fundraising starts after the first gift is made
Messaging for contacting donors right now
Is leaving a voicemail worthwhile?
Who calls donors and when?
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2020-06-2535 min
The Abstractable Podcast#13 Highlights: Steven Pressfield - Win your inner creative battlesRyan and Lach discuss the The War of Art by Steven Pressfield.
What they cover in this highlight reel:
Real steps anyone can make to start doing your Life's Work |
What really holds us back from our biggest dreams |
How to keep motivated to do our best work |
A concise, illuminating, and actionable look at unlocking our inner creative genius. Whilst Pressfield is a writer within his own soul, what he covers has much broader applicability and audience than the budding painter, author, or musician.
Show notes and books mentioned in the episode can be found through the link in...
2020-06-1005 min
The Abstractable Podcast#13 Steven Pressfield - Win your inner creative battlesIn this episode of all things #Abstractable Ryan and Lach discuss the book The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
A concise, illuminating, and actionable look at unlocking our inner creative genius. Whilst Pressfield is a writer within his own soul, what he covers has much broader applicability and audience than the budding painter, author, or musician.
As with each episode, we pluck out what most resonated with us from the book and how we are going to implement these into our day-to-day.
Show notes and books mentioned in the episode can be found through the link in our Instagram...
2020-06-0758 min
Solomon's BookcaseA Grace-Filled Catholic Atonement (Atonement Part 7)Why are infants baptized? Why is a Catholic required to confess to a priest in the confessional? Turns out, the answers to these and many other Catholic-specific questions tie directly into the concept of Grace, and the role that Grace plays in Catholic atonement theology. What must a Catholic do to be saved? Show Notes: 1. Karl Rahner. Foundations of Christian Faith: An Introduction to the Idea of Christianity. Translated by William Dych. New York: Seabury Press, 1978. 2. The Catechism of the Catholic Church. Available at http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/what-we-believe/catechism/catechism-of-the-catholic-church/
2020-04-1739 min
Solomon's BookcaseCan't Get No Satisfaction: Abelard and Anselm (Atonement Part 6)In the 11th and 12th centuries CE, pushback increased against the dominant Ransom narrative of Christ's atoning work. Step into the soap opera that is Abelard's life, and admire Anselm's life as a participant in history, all while we examine their unique contributions to our understanding of our salvation. Show Notes: 1. Gwenfair Walters, “The Atonement in Medieval Theology.” The Glory of the Atonement: Biblical, Historical, & Practical Perspectives. Edited by Charles Hill and Frank James. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2004. Pgs. 239-62. 2. Mark Baker and Joel Green. Recovering the Scandal of the Cross: Atonement in New Testamen...
2020-03-0150 min
Solomon's BookcaseDecember 25th - Happy Festival of the Unconquered Sun!To celebrate the Christmas season and the culmination of Epiphany, this episode presents a brief digression from our Atonement series to discuss that all-important date of December 25th. It's become popular to view this date with cynicism and a deconstructionist perspective, as we learn more about the pagan and non-Christan inspiration and roots of our Christmas celebrations. Is this cynicism warranted? Or is there room to appreciate the traditions and truths which undergird the season while still internalizing the meaning of the holiday? Show Notes: 1. Steven Hijmans. "Sol Invictus, the Winter Solstice, and the Origins of Ch...
2020-01-0716 min
Solomon's BookcaseThe Art of the Deal: Ransoming Jesus (Atonement Part 5)The early and medieval Church held to a model of atonement called "Ransom" or "Christus Victor". Hand over the briefcase, Jesus...but slowly, keep those hands where we can see 'em. In this episode, we outline the Ransom model of atonement using Satan's tempations of Jesus in the Judean wilderness as a test case. Show Notes: 1. "Atonement." In The Jewish Annotated New Testament. 2nd edition. Amy-Jill Levine and Marc Zvi Brettler, eds. 2017. 2. Gregory Boyd, Crucifixion of the Warrior God. 2017. 3. Mark Baker and Joel Green. Recovering the Scandal of the Cross: Atonement in New Testa...
2019-12-1649 min
CounterbalanceCounterbalance 10/12/19 - Meg Mikolajczyk and Reverends Leanne Masters and Steven GriffinGuests: Meg Mikolajczyk of Planned Parenthood and Reverends Leanne Masters and Steven Griffin
2019-11-0750 min
Riffin With GriffinSteven Lee: Joker Review and MoreMy favorite Lee brother comes on and we review Joker and attempt to talk about the Batman universe, it goes all over the place, that's why we love Steven Lee. Steve Lee https://www.steebeeweebeeshow.com/ https://www.youtube.com/steebeeweebee https://www.instagram.com/quangou Erik Griffin http://www.erikgriffin.com RIFFIN WITH GRIFFIN PO BOX 34399 Los Angeles, CA 90034
2019-10-191h 10
Solomon's BookcaseLighting Animals on Fire (Atonement Part 4)The New Testament writers are very concerned with presenting Christ as a "living sacrifice" - but since most of us aren't in the habit of sacrificing animals anymore (or we've sworn it off at the strong urging of our sponsor), this episode presents an overview of the Ancient Near Eastern sacrificial systems. Show Notes: 1. "Atonement." In The Jewish Annotated New Testament. 2nd edition. Amy-Jill Levine and Marc Zvi Brettler, eds. 2017. 2. John Walton, Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament. 2nd edition. 2018. 3. Naphtali Meshel, "Sacrifice and the Temple." In The Jewish Annotated...
2019-10-181h 09
Solomon's BookcaseThe Romans Road (Atonement Part 3)Perhaps the most common Evangelical presentation of our need for Christ and his sacrifice comes from a theological model called "The Romans Road" (also referred to as "The Four Spiritual Laws"). Is God's wrath something which must be appeased and satiated, and is Jesus thus our "escape valve" from the Father? Or is the Romans Road a model which should be critiqued and reconciled by thoughtful Christians? Show Notes: 1. Jonathan Edwards, Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God (sermon) 2. The Bible Project Podcast, Interview with Scot McKnight, June 20, 2019 3. Mark Baker and...
2019-08-0947 min
Solomon's BookcaseCrucifixion in Context (Atonement Part 2)Most listeners will be familiar with the crucifixion of Jesus. Was this type of execution rare, an especially sadistic and cruel punishment reserved for only the few? Or was crucifixion a common feature of life in the Roman Empire before and after Jesus' earthly life? This episode makes a cursory examination of the history of crucifixion and what this might mean for our understanding of the Atonement of Christ. Show Notes: 1. Aron Wall. "Darkness at Noon" 2. Erika Belibtreu. "Grisly Assyrian Record of Torture and Death." Biblical Archaeology Society 17(1), 1991. 3. Herodotus. Histories. 4. Mart...
2019-08-0747 min
Solomon's BookcaseThe Atonement of Christ - IntroductionWhen Jesus was crucified, did his disciples understand the significance of his death? Was it even reasonable to expect them to? Should Christ's atoning death be obvious to us today, or do we benefit from assistance by Church tradition, academia, and contemplatives?
2019-08-0426 min
stevengriffin.org PodcastWorlds of the Text - Episode 25Do you ever get frustrated reading your Bible? Do you struggle when you hear a sermon, or have a conversation concerning Scripture, as to how best to fact-check your interpretations and the interpretations of others? On this episode, we look at the 3 "Worlds of the Text" to help guide us in interrogating the Scriptures.
2018-02-2800 minstevengriffin.org PodcastThe Intermediate State - Episode 24The curtain is drawn back past the instant of death. What will it reveal? Today, we examine the Intermediate State, that nebulous state of being sandwiched between our physical life and our ultimate, eternal fate.
2017-09-2100 minstevengriffin.org PodcastMovement 8 - Mitzvot and Examen (Episode 23)Now 10 days into the celebration of Lent, I am pleased to share one way in which I have been using the spiritual principles of the mitzvah and the Examen to provide vehicles for daily reflection and purpose in this holy season.
2017-03-1300 minstevengriffin.org PodcastMovement 7 - Preparatory for Lent (Episode 22)A brief meditation on the purpose of, and preparation for, the liturgical season of Lent. Published on Ash Wednesday. Music Credit: Jesus My Love, by Richard Rolle.
2017-03-0100 minstevengriffin.org PodcastSocial Media in the Political Age - Episode 21A couple weeks ago, I felt burdened to share some thoughts regarding social media and the noticeable spike of my friends and connections leaving those platforms in the wake of the highly politicized online environment.
2017-02-2600 minstevengriffin.org PodcastHoly Ground and the End to 2016 - Episode 20As we look ahead to 2017, may we recognize that the time which we inhabit, as well as the space we occupy, is holy.
2017-01-0100 minstevengriffin.org PodcastMovement 6 - Discernment of Spirits (Episode 19)Beneath the fear, anger, and just general disruption of the past week, are spiritual forces.
2016-11-1600 minstevengriffin.org PodcastJoseph's Technicolour Non-Seduction - Episode 18Joseph! Genesis! Failed seduction! Nirvana, Kill Bill, Monty Python, and Jeff Goldblum! The scene of Joseph's interactions with Potiphar's wife is often held up as a morality tale of character triumphing over lust...but is that really the extent of meaning? (Music and media credits may be found at stevengriffin.org)
2016-10-3000 minstevengriffin.org PodcastMovement 5 - Silence (Episode 17)A poem by Trappist monk Thomas Merton pondering the contemplative experience of silence as a journey towards God.
2016-10-2500 minstevengriffin.org PodcastMovement 4 - Being Human (Episode 16)Rabbi Hillel encouraged his followers to be a human, where others were not behaving as such.
2016-10-2000 minstevengriffin.org PodcastMovement 3 - The Holy Spirit (Episode 15)Today's movement is a brief encouragement of the power of the Holy Spirit in our daily lives. Music credit: O Sacrum Convivium by Thomas Tallis.
2016-10-1800 minstevengriffin.org PodcastMovement 2 - Confession (Episode 14)Today's movement provides a reflection on the disciplines of confession, penance, and continual self-conversion as we start our busy weeks. Music credit: Heyr, Himna Smidur by Arstidir.
2016-10-1700 minstevengriffin.org PodcastMovement 1 - Scripture (Episode 13)The introduction and first "movement" of brief devotionals, intended to bring us away from the political, away from the oversaturation of the negative, despondent, and fearful spirits. These devotions, starting with today on the topic of "Scripture," will instead help us align with that which is positive and worth centering ourselves upon. Music credit for today's episode: Cherubin Hymne by Pyotr Ivanovich Turchaninov.
2016-10-1600 minstevengriffin.org PodcastProphecy and Modern Prophets - Episode 12Part of God's communication with humans is achieved through other people. Today's episode uses Jack Deere's book, The Beginner's Guide to the Gift of Prophecy, as a launching point to introduce the phenomenon of encouragement through God's leading.
2016-08-0100 minstevengriffin.org PodcastSummary of Jesus' Itinerant Ministry (Luke 7-9) - Episode 11The spiritual world and the physical world - Jesus cared about both? We explore the concept of the Holy Spirit as we conclude our series on Jesus and the disciples' traveling ministry. We also briefly touch upon the tragedy in Orlando last week and some of the spiritual implications of these kinds of atrocities.
2016-06-1900 minstevengriffin.org PodcastPsalm 42 and the Inner Tension - Episode 10Our 10th episode! (Seems like that's significant for some reason. Thought I should at least mention the obvious...) Today's episode is a follow-up of sorts to Episode 7 (Vocation and Tension), but exploring more of the "tension" piece of that equation.
2016-05-0500 minstevengriffin.org PodcastJesus and the Feeding of 5000 - Episode 9Our last scripture passage in Luke (9:1-20) where we "Journey with Jesus," as Jesus sends his disciples into the towns of Galilee and thousands are fed outside Bethsaida in the wilderness.
2016-03-2700 minstevengriffin.org PodcastPalm Sunday - Episode 8Holy Week 2016 is upon us! As we look forward to the conclusion of the Lenten season, I wanted to post a Palm Sunday sermon which I gave back in 2011 at Timberline Old Town church in Fort Collins, CO. Whether or not you remember this message from back that far, there are some common themes between the events on Palm Sunday and the journey with Jesus in Luke 7, 8, and 9. Please enjoy.
2016-03-2100 minstevengriffin.org PodcastVocation and Tension - Episode 7What if your "calling" and your "career" aren't necessarily the same? We explore the tension between these two concepts, and how risking well might be God's best path forward for us.
2016-03-0500 minstevengriffin.org PodcastJesus and the Healings in Capernaum - Episode 6We "Journey with Jesus" back across the lake to Capernaum, where Jesus plays the part of a hooded mystic to the townspeople.
2016-01-2800 minstevengriffin.org PodcastJesus and the Exorcism - Episode 5We continue our "Journey with Jesus" in Luke 8. As we get out of our cramped fishing boat, a raving lunatic runs up to Jesus and spiritual awesomeness ensues.
2016-01-0700 minstevengriffin.org PodcastJesus and the Sea - Episode 4We begin our journey with Jesus and the disciples through Luke 7 and 8. In this episode, Jesus sleeps while the disciples massively freak out.
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The Steven Knight ShowThe Steven Knight Show (02/10/14) - Chyna Tahjere Griffin, Janet Jackson (CEO), MarsMonday on The Steven Knight Show we are live with the latest in entertainment news, sports, fashion, music and movie reviews. Then we welcome Janet Jackson, CEO of Jackson Events & Entertainment LLC, the daughter of R&B Diva Faith Evans, the heiress herself, the dynamic young artist Chyna Tahjere Griffin and the talented Hip Hop/ R&B music producer, singer & songwriter Mars. Monday, February 10, 2014.
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sdgriffin.com PodcastJudges SummaryAfter a solid year of podcasting the Scroll of Judges, we arrive at our capstone summary podcast. After a bit of an unrelated rant, I settle in to our content. Hope you enjoy it.
2013-12-1600 minsdgriffin.com PodcastJudges 20 and 21 CommentaryOur chapter-by-chapter of the account of Judges culminates with yet more societal dysfunction. Forced abductions, tribal infighting, and all the wrong actions for all the wrong reasons.
2013-07-2600 minsdgriffin.com PodcastQuick Thoughts on Biblical CompositionDid God "write" your Bible? Hmmm. Some brief questions (hopefully thought-provoking) to consider on how it is that your Bible came to be in your hands. Fresh from my hotel room near Toronto. If you listen close, you can hear me sipping a Brooklyn Brewery product and also the microfridge kick on halfway through. Hey, at least I wasn't driving while I recorded it.
2013-06-0400 minsdgriffin.com PodcastJudges 19 Commentary (Part 2)Part 2 of the commentary on Judges Chapter 19. Deirdre and I continue our discussion and debate the fate of the Levite's wife. Hint: the wife doesn't fare so well.
2013-04-2400 minsdgriffin.com PodcastJudges 19 Commentary (Part 1)We continue this week with the epilogue to the Book of Judges. Deirdre Brouer joins me this week to talk about her research on this chapter and to lend us her expert opinions on its interpretation.
2013-04-0900 minsdgriffin.com PodcastJudges Chapter 19 Passage (NASB)Chapter 19 of the New American Standard translation. This will be a valuable supplement to Parts 1 and 2 of the Judges 19 commentary - you will either want to listen to this chapter here or else peruse your own preferred translation before listening to the commentary.
2013-04-0900 minsdgriffin.com PodcastJudges 17 and 18 CommentaryToday on the podcast...we begin the epilogue to the Book of Judges. Worship has degraded to ritual, and the great god of Israel is reduced to a genie in a bottle. And we find out what happened to Moses' grandson...
2013-03-2500 min2013-03-0600 minsdgriffin.com PodcastSlavery and the New TestamentAudio from our session on Jan 27, 2013, at my humble abode. We discuss the superb lecture by Dr. Garrett Fagan, Classics Department of Penn State University, on slavery in the Roman Empire. Jesus, Paul, Luke, and John lived in a culture thoroughly enmeshed in a culture of institutional slavery, and many illustrations which they give to illumine eternal truths are couched within this language.
2013-01-3100 minsdgriffin.com PodcastJudges 10 11 12 CommentaryJephthah the judge makes a stupid promise to a powerful God. His daughter pays the price.
2013-01-2300 minsdgriffin.com PodcastJudges Chapter 9 CommentaryWe focus today on the tale of Abimelech, Gideon's son. Abimelech takes it upon himself to rule Shechem, an Israelite city which has fully assimilated to the Canaanite way of life.
2013-01-0900 minsdgriffin.com PodcastJudges ch. 6, 7, and 8 CommentaryThis week, we focus on Gideon in Judges 6-8. A man who begins the story reluctant and doubting, but by the end has turned into a tyrant. The downward spiral of Israelite society continues.
2012-11-2200 minsdgriffin.com PodcastMatthew 4:1-11 CommentaryWe take a brief respite from Judges in this edition of the podcast, and skip forward in time to the "temptation" of Jesus in the wilderness by the Devil in Matthew chapter 4. How should we understand this scene, and how might the Presidential election tie in to this passage?
2012-10-2600 min2012-10-2600 minsdgriffin.com PodcastJudges Chapters 4 and 5 CommentaryThis week, two women come out ahead. Deborah dispenses wisdom and challenges the commander of Israel's army. Ja'el, meanwhile, lures the enemy into her tent and finds a different use for the tent peg than the manufacturer intended.
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