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Boundless Body PodcastEP34 The King Archetype: in Today's SocietyWhat if everything you've been taught about masculine leadership is actually keeping you isolated and disconnected?In this special "live on location" episode, Dr. B Tierney and his guests shatter the myths around the King archetype, revealing why modern men are struggling with leadership, connection, and authentic power. Discover how vulnerability isn't weakness—it's the secret weapon of truly influential leaders.Key Topics Explored:🔥 The King Archetype Decoded - Why traditional masculine leadership models are failing in today's world💪 Vulnerability as Strength - How opening up creates deeper connections and more effectiv...2025-05-271h 36
Boundless Body PodcastEp34 The King Archetype TrailerWhat if everything you've been taught about masculine leadership is actually keeping you isolated and disconnected?In this special "live on location" episode, Dr. B Tierney and his guests shatter the myths around the King archetype, revealing why modern men are struggling with leadership, connection, and authentic power. 💪🏼From the boardroom to the brotherhood, discover how vulnerability isn't weakness—it's the secret weapon of truly influential leaders.#archetypes #boundlessbody #psychology #sacredmasculine #leadership #brotherhood #vulnerability #Dr.BrianTierney2025-05-2600 min
Live BOLD MovementSlaying Your Giants: God is Bigger than Your Fear, Rejection, Shame, & DiscouragementIn this episode of Live Bold Movement, host Tierney Shirrell shares an inspiring message about slaying the giants in our lives—not the literal kind, but the challenges and fears that hold us back. Inspired by a powerful quote from a devotional, Tierney shifts the perspective: Your giant isn’t too big to defeat; it’s too big to miss! Drawing from the story of David and Goliath, she unpacks how we can face our struggles with faith, trust, and practical steps rooted in Scripture. Get ready to identify your giants and conquer them with God’s truth! What...2025-01-2119 min
Faculty Focus LiveFrom Concept to Practice: Implementing Liquid Syllabi in Higher EdJoin us as we dive into an innovative approach to student engagement with Margie Pannell and Frank Plunkett from Pierce College. In this episode, they share their journey of implementing a liquid syllabus pilot program inspired by a previous podcast episode.Discover how Pannell and Plunkett utilized Google Sites to create engaging, intuitive syllabi that fostered connections with students before the course even began. They outline the steps of their pilot program—from assembling a collaborative team and training faculty to creating consistent syllabi and gathering actionable student feedback.Recommended Resources:Canvas co...2025-01-0918 minFaculty Focus LiveStreamline Your Teaching and Workload with Artificial IntelligenceWe are back on the conversation of artificial intelligence (AI) since we’re seeing AI being used more and more in our everyday lives. In this episode, we dive into how AI can offer assistance to faculty overwhelmed by escalating workloads. We’ll explore the practical applications of AI in higher education, from enhancing teaching practices, drafting course materials, and helping assess student learning. Additionally, don't forget to check out the recommended resources where you’ll find an array of AI programs, articles, and more to kickstart your AI journey in higher education.Recommended Resources:How...2024-05-0116 minFaculty Focus LiveWandering Minds: Improving Retention through Retrieval Practices, Interleaving, and MicroactivitiesHave you ever looked at your students and saw their eyes glaze over, knowing they most likely are not retaining anything you’re saying? So, what tools can you implement to help your students retain more of what you teach in class? Today, we’re going to go through study skills you can provide to your students to enhance their recall, and we’ll cover interleaving and microlectures. Research says you have 15 minutes of attention span before minds start to drift and wander. What can you do to increase long-term memory skills within your students? Recommended Resourc...2024-04-1717 minFaculty Focus LiveUnlocking Teaching Excellence: Strategies for GrowthWhat can you do to propel your teaching career, and what advice do some of our great higher ed instructors have for you? In this episode, you’ll be reminded of the importance of remaining open to learning, how to seek mentorship, and how to foster meaningful connections within your academic circle. Additionally, we’ll cover prioritizing work-life quality over monetary incentives, along with truly understanding your teaching methods and recognizing both your strengths and weaknesses. Through insightful anecdotes and practical advice, this episode offers a roadmap for those of you seeking to elevate your teaching practices and advance your...2024-04-0316 minFaculty Focus LiveClass Adjourned: The Importance of Ending WellWe always talk about the beginning of the course and setting the tone, but what about the end of the course? How can you make your course memorable? How can you make your end-of-course project meaningful? Today, we’ll look at it from multiple perspectives. First, we’ll look inward and outward and ask ourselves pertinent closing questions. Next, we’ll look at how an end-of-semester service learning project can make students feel empowered and feel as if the class work they are doing is meaningful. Last, I’ll read an article from Maryellen Weimer about a learning moment, and how...2024-03-2017 minFaculty Focus LiveThe Art of Meaningful Assessment: From Choice Boards to AI-Driven DialoguesToday, we’re going to explore innovative assessment strategies that enhance student learning. We’ll talk about reflection and how to use feedback as a tool for growth and knowledge, and then we’ll talk about asynchronous online teaching assessments such as a weekly choice board or brochure. Finally, we’ll talk about the integration of generative AI in assessment practices. Whether you teach in-person or online, these ideas offer new ways to reveal student understanding and better connect complex ideas for your students. Recommended Resources:How Can I Use Assessment Data to Provide Meaningf...2024-03-0612 minFaculty Focus LiveA Quest for Knowledge: Making Learning Irresistible through Gamification StrategiesIn this episode, we dive into the power of gamification in education, exploring how it can transform student engagement and motivation. We start by examining the role of failure as a motivating tool within gamified learning, proposing that challenges and setbacks can be reconfigured as stepping stones toward success. We also talk about strategies, such as playful openers, game-infused instruction, and storified assessments, to spark interest and sustain engagement among students, especially reluctant learners. Lastly, we'll delve into the importance of leveraging pop culture to create memorable learning experiences, from incorporating familiar characters (like Harry Potter) into case studies...2024-02-2116 minLive BOLD MovementFruitless or Fruitful? Calling Up & Calling Out His MessengersIn this episode, I discuss the importance of exposing fruitless deeds of darkness and producing the fruits of the Spirit through our work. We can't be silent in the face of practices that aren't aligned with God - we must lovingly call them out. I also share how to discern the Holy Spirit's guidance, through prayer, scripture, and wise counsel. It's so important that we're led by God's Spirit in all we do. Highlights Why we must call out practices that aren't of God, and produce fruits of the Spirit through inner work. 2024-02-2020 minLive BOLD MovementJoyful Obedience: Catalyzing Marketplace Ministers with Tamra AndressAre you ready to boldly step into your purpose and potential despite past struggles? In this inspiring episode, I’m joined by entrepreneur and author Tamra Andress about her journey from depression and burnout to finding joy through faith-centered entrepreneurship. Tamra shares powerful lessons learned on prioritizing identity work, releasing shame through storytelling, and cultivating joy despite life's challenges. Discover how Tamra went from suicidal thoughts to helping thousands find fulfillment through her nonprofit and bestselling books. Highlights How to prioritize identity work before pursuing goals How to release shame by sharing you...2024-02-131h 00Faculty Focus LiveTeaching Tomorrow: Unleashing the Synergy Between Humans and RobotsIn this episode, we dive into the rapidly evolving landscape of generative AI tools in education. Dr. Jayne Lammers emphasizes the importance of collaborative exploration, urging teachers and colleagues to embark on a collective learning journey together. We also discuss specific AI tools such as Claude, Bing, Bard, TeachAI, Magic School, and more, and how educators can use these tools for brainstorming sessions, language translation, and lesson planning. “We are all learning how to use these tools together. And I think that will go a long way to not keeping it as something we need to hide or...2024-02-0720 minLive BOLD MovementClaim Your Crown: Healing Trauma & Owning Your Story with Lily Gyamfi KumaniniWhen you own your story you take away the power you’ve been giving to shame. Today’s guest is Lily Gyamfi Kumanini. Lily's light shines so bright as she helps others through her speaking, coaching, and upcoming podcast relaunch. I know as you listen, you'll be inspired to keep shining your own light and dig deeper to heal old wounds. You'll also get practical tips for advocating for yourself through difficult medical experiences. I’d love to hear your biggest takeaway from today’s episode. Send me a DM on Instagram or tag me in your stories so I can th...2024-02-0645 minLive BOLD MovementHow Do I Know My Calling?Ask yourself these 3 questions to find your calling. Links + Resources: Connect with Tierney + the community! @tierneyshirrell @live.bold.movement Text the word "BOLD" to 833-273-2054 for community reminders and inspiring messages meant to activate your calling delivered right to your phone! The Live BOLD Retreat is not just another women’s conference - this is a full-day interactive and immersive experience that is going to impact lives as together we elevate our faith, activate our God-given callings, cultivate Christ-centered connections, and create...2024-01-3019 minFaculty Focus LiveMy Classroom is a Safe Place: Empowering Trans-spectrum StudentsLast summer, I attended our Teaching Professor Annual Conference, one of my favorite conferences that we host. If you haven’t been to it, I highly recommend attending it this year in New Orleans. You can check it out at www.TeachingProfessorConference.com. When I attended last year, I went to a session by Jonathan Howle about empowering trans-spectrum students. He said something that I’ll never forget. He said, “Your space and your class may be the only safe space that a student has. Your class being a safe space, could save lives.” So today, we’re going to talk ab...2024-01-2418 minLive BOLD MovementCo-Creating With Christ: The Making of God's VisionHi there! Tierney here, and I'm so excited to share about our upcoming Live Bold retreat happening on February 17th. In this episode, I discuss the vision God gave me over a year ago to create this movement and event. I go into the details of planning this first retreat, from securing the venue to selecting our amazing speakers. God has been so faithful throughout this whole process. If you want to experience true personal and spiritual growth surrounded by an encouraging community of women, you don’t want to miss this. You won't want to miss out on al...2024-01-2327 minLive BOLD MovementBold Trust: How to Take that First Small Step in a Big Leap of Faith with Ashley WestonMy guest Ashley Weston has such an inspiring story to share about how God radically transformed her life and called her to start her jewelry business, Hidden Truth. Tune in for Ashley's journey of waiting on God's timing and continuing to step out in bold faith. She also shares powerful stories of healing and how God still moves in signs and wonders today. I know that Ashley's testimony will encourage you in your own faith and remind you of God's faithfulness. So sit back, get ready to be inspired, and join us for this conversation on living boldly for...2024-01-1635 minFaculty Focus LiveSocial Media as a Gateway: Forging Connections and Enhancing Classroom CultureJoin Staci Gilpin and Courtney Plotts in their research on how social media impacts the educational journey and engagement of undergraduate students. They explore the transformative power of social media in bridging a genuine human connection, and discuss strategies to integrate social media into the educational journey, sharing insights on cultivating communities, empowering students, and enhancing the overall learning experience. Discover how social media is reshaping education, fostering lifelong connections, and preparing students for the interconnected world of tomorrow."Humaneness can transcend technology, it really can, and that's what it comes down to. And at the end...2024-01-1025 minLive BOLD MovementBecoming Natural: The Healing Journey from Near-Death to Flourishing in Faith & Wellness with Penny SamplerToday’s guest is living proof that with God, nothing is incurable. Links + Resources: Follow Penny: @becoming_natural_ Connect with Tierney + the community! @tierneyshirrell @live.bold.movement Text the word "BOLD" to 833-273-2054 for community reminders and inspiring messages meant to activate your calling delivered right to your phone! Join the Sisterhood Newsletter for free resources launching soon, to receive occasional Biblical inspiration and activation messages, be the first to know about special events, and stay connected to the c...2024-01-0951 minLive BOLD MovementWalking in Authority: A New Era of Releasing Shame and Becoming BOLDIt's time for his daughters to start standing in all the power and authority of God that we have through the Holy Spirit. Links + Resources: Connect with Tierney + the community! @tierneyshirrell @live.bold.movement Text the word "BOLD" to 833-273-2054 for community reminders and inspiring messages meant to activate your calling delivered right to your phone! Join the Sisterhood Newsletter for free resources launching soon, to receive occasional Biblical inspiration and activation messages, be the first to know about specia...2024-01-0227 minLive BOLD MovementEsther Moments: Shine Girl Shine, But Don't Miss What God's Doing in the Preparation Room with Julianne KirklandIt’s time to speak up about your faith, and let the Holy Spirit lead your ambition. Links + Resources: Connect with Tierney + the community! @tierneyshirrell @live.bold.movement Text the word "BOLD" to 833-273-2054 for community reminders and inspiring messages meant to activate your calling delivered right to your phone! Join the Sisterhood Newsletter for free resources launching soon, to receive occasional Biblical inspiration and activation messages, be the first to know about special events, and stay connected to the community: https...2023-12-2635 minLive BOLD MovementYour Story Matters: Reflections from FounderCon 2023"The things that were painful, become a platform." - A powerful reminder that our past struggles can become what empowers us to help others. Links + Resources: Connect with Tierney + the community! @tierneyshirrell @live.bold.movement Text the word "BOLD" to 833-273-2054 for community reminders and inspiring messages meant to activate your calling delivered right to your phone! Join the Sisterhood Newsletter for free resources launching soon, to receive occasional Biblical inspiration and activation messages, be the first to know about...2023-12-1917 minFaculty Focus LiveMindful Living: Developing Our Mindfulness MusclesAs we wind down in the month of December, I’m always in awe at how fast it goes by. I thought it would be a good reminder to slow down this month, to really practice our mindfulness muscles. It’s the season of giving, so let’s give ourselves a break and remind ourselves of what we can do to really live in the moment. Today, we will have Seena and Stuart Haines dive into mindfulness and offer strategies on how we can build our mindfulness muscles. Picture this: you're zipping through life on autopilot, not noticin...2023-11-2919 minFaculty Focus LiveLive with Michael Strawser: Embracing Rejection, Rediscovering Your Teaching Purpose, and Empowering StudentsJoin Michael Strawser as he explains how he maintains motivation in his teaching amidst the challenges of complacency and burnout. Strawser explores the power of professional development communities and the impact of public teaching on invigorating classroom dynamics. He uncovers the value of reaching out to former students, seeking recognition, remembering your why, and embracing rejection as part of the growth journey. Additionally, he explains how building relationships and advocating for students' needs are integral to sustaining motivation, and explores ways to support students in their journey toward discovering their passions and professional development.2023-11-1532 minLive BOLD MovementNo Excuses: Healing Trauma, Releasing Shame, & Listening for God's Voice to Boldy Pursue His Calling with Weslynn BiggersHow would the world change if we listened to what God is telling us to pursue? In this episode we’re joined by wife, mother, certified health coach and business coach, mentor, writer and speaker, Weslynn Biggers. Weslynn feels a strong mandate to help women lay down their baggage and walk fully in who God has called them to be and what He has called them to do on this earth. So as you can see, right away I was immediately drawn to her. As someone who has walked through many seasons of breakthroughs. She has such a heart. Fo...2023-11-0739 minFaculty Focus LiveTeaching in the Digital Age: Building Connection through TechnologyAs educators, you understand the need to captivate your students’ attention. So today we’re going to explore specific technology tools that can help reinvigorate your teaching methods – if you’re having fun with the content and technology, so are your students.However, it's not enough to simply adopt technology; it must be thoughtfully chosen to align with specific pedagogical needs. We hope you can take a few technology tools that fit into your course to help you better assess and better engage your students. From self-reflection to interactive instructions to Loom and a digital foldable, let's explore...2023-11-0116 minLive BOLD MovementFrom Financial Pit to Prosperity: Trusting God in the Overcoming Debt Process with Dr. Michelle LappinWhat abundance does God have in store for you? Let’s talk about our part to understand financial literacy and how we can be a good steward of the wealth we’re blessed with. Links + Resources: Follow Dr. Michelle Lappin: @dr.michellemarie Connect with Tierney + the community! @tierneyshirrell @live.bold.movement Text the word "BOLD" to 833-273-2054 for community reminders and inspiring messages meant to activate your calling delivered right to your phone! The Live BOLD Retreat is not ju...2023-10-3130 minFaculty Focus LiveWords Matter: The Art of Effective Classroom CommunicationCommunication in the classroom matters. Whether it’s verbal communication or non-verbal, how and what you say - or don’t say - in the classroom directly impacts your teaching and your students’ learning. For instance, something as simple as the placement of a pause can completely alter your intended message. If you say, “Let’s eat Grandpa,” or “Let’s eat, Grandpa," those have two totally different meanings. Now, this is a more humorous example, but communication mishaps aren’t always funny. So today, we’re going to provide you with techniques to help strengthen your communication in the...2023-10-1822 minFaculty Focus LiveTransforming Reading Assignments into Engaging Tasks and Elevating Student SuccessAccording to research, less than half of students complete assigned readings. So, how do you get your students to complete the reading so they are better prepared to complete assignments, to participate in discussions, and are just more engaged with the content?Today, we’ll talk about how changing the term “reading assignment” to a “task” can give students more agency and break down the wall of resisting reading. We’ll talk about different strategies to encourage active reading and to help strengthen student reading techniques. And lastly, we’ll cover reading assignments that help students discover how much more...2023-10-0419 minFaculty Focus LiveFrom Doubt to Drive: Navigating Disengagement, Self-worth, and Faculty WorkloadToday we’re going to dive into some of the challenges that faculty are currently facing and explore strategies to re-engage faculty in their roles. We’re tackling the issue of faculty disengagement.We’ll be discussing strategies to overcome disengagement stemming from workload, stress, technology, and self-worth. In this series of programs, Russell Carpenter and Kevin Dvorak will offer practical insights that can empower both educators and administrators to foster a more supportive academic environment. From celebrating faculty success to addressing self-worth, we’re here to equip you with the knowledge and tools to help overcome faculty...2023-09-2016 minFaculty Focus LiveExploring the Possibilities: Creating, Enhancing, and Editing with Artificial IntelligenceGet a notepad or your laptop ready for this episode, because you’ll want to write down some of these AI tools we’re about to dive into. From using AI to design course materials, to supporting students with AI writing and editing, to creating multimedia teaching materials, this episode has something for you! You’ll discover how AI can help with translation, image creation, slideshows, and audio or video support. Get ready to unlock the potential of AI in education and take your teaching and learning to the next level with Jeremy Caplan’s three AI-featured programs. R...2023-09-0616 minFaculty Focus LiveThe Curious Mind: Fostering Critical and Creative Thinking in StudentsToday, we’re going to dive into the world of critical thinking – a skill that’s often misunderstood and rarely mastered. We’ll explore how this skill can transform students into astute thinkers who question the world with curiosity and creativity. By the end of this episode, you’ll have the tools to craft lessons that invigorate curiosity, evaluate learning, and inspire the minds of your students. Recommended resources:Magna Online Seminar:Teaching Critical Thinking to Students: How to Design Courses That Include Applicable Learning Experiences, Outcomes, and AssessmentsMagna Online Seminar: 2023-08-2217 minFaculty Focus LiveExploring Extended Reality for Engaged Learning and Innovative InstructionDo you know the difference between virtual reality, mixed realities, augmented reality, and extended reality? In this episode, Juanita J. (JJ) Wallace will start by explaining the differences between these realities, and then dive into specific tools that instructors can use in their own courses. Wallace will also go through design aspects when creating assignments and assessments that utilize virtual reality. This will help instructors impact student learning outcomes more effectively and use best practices while creating assignments.Recommended resources:Magna Online Seminar: Extended Reality (XR) As A Tool for Impactful and...2023-08-0915 minFaculty Focus LiveEngaging Faculty and Creating a Healthier Academic EnvironmentToday we’re going to look at ways we can increase human motivation and give faculty a sense of autonomy. We’ll talk about the Motivation Hygiene Theory, where although someone can be highly motivated they can also be highly dissatisfied. We’ll also discuss the Job Characteristics Theory, where skill variety, task identity, test significance, autonomy and feedback all help in the meaningfulness of work – we’ll specifically relate this to faculty development. Lastly, we’ll go over recognizing intervention points to promote health and wellness. We dig deeper into looking at the structures of work, how to shape...2023-07-2613 minFaculty Focus LiveThe First Day of Class: Fostering a Zest for Learning with a Sense of EmpathyThe first day of class is filled with emotions. Whether or not you feel confident, calm, and collected, doesn’t mean your students are feeling the same way. So how do you use the first day to foster a zest for learning? How do you make sure they know you care? How can you decrease their stress they may be feeling?In today’s episode, we’ll cover some teacher-tested activities for the first day of class and how you can make slight tweaks to make meaningful strides in relieving student mental health concerns and stress on the fi...2023-07-1216 minFaculty Focus LiveSupporting First-Year Students in their Educational JourneyDo you remember your first year as a college student? Were you nervous, scared, excited, lonely, happy, sad? Maybe you felt all of these emotions, which is a lot for anyone to take on. Add to that figuring out your class schedule, where things are on your campus, the dialogue of instructors using words you’ve never heard before. Today, we’re going to focus on how you can continue to support first-year students in their educational journey. We’ll talk about being purposeful in your course design from studying habits to evaluations, and then we’ll talk abou...2023-06-2117 minFaculty Focus LiveWhat If You Had a Higher Ed Magic Wand?Today we’re going to talk about student mental health, infusing applicable humor into the classroom, emotion science, and collective effervescence. By implementing temperature checks and reflections, you can assess how your students are feeling. Include a mental health check question like, What did you do to take care of yourself this week? And then at the end of the reflection, ask your students, Is there anything else you’d like to share? You’ll be asked to consider the question, If you held the higher ed magic wand, where would you start to create a humor...2023-06-0618 minFaculty Focus LiveNavigating the Emotional Costs of Teaching with a Resilient Mindset, Grit, and Stress ManagementIn today's episode, we will explore the topics of resiliency, stress management, wellbeing, and grit. Stress definitely has a significant impact on our wellbeing and overall mindset, so we'll discuss work-related stressor strategies including the benefits of a 10-year journal and the concept of "eating the frog" in the morning. We will offer valuable insights on fostering resilience and utilizing tools like appreciative inquiry, growth mindset, and grit in overcoming teaching challenges. By implementing these concepts into our teaching practices and daily lives, we can cultivate more happiness and better navigate the emotional costs of daily stressors. ...2023-05-2417 minFaculty Focus LivePlayful Pedagogy: Connecting Students to the Content with CreativityHere’s to having a little fun in class. Here’s to using creativity to connect with students and connect students to the content. Here’s to playing games in the classroom. Your lecture doesn’t have to snooze students to sleep😴. Today, we’re going to talk about how to foster creativity and connection in the classroom; we’ll talk about how to use tools such as AutoDraw, Pixlr, and ThingLink to strengthen student engagement; and lastly, we’ll talk about specific games you can use to engage students with the content and with you. Recommended Resou...2023-05-1018 minFaculty Focus LiveFinding Purpose in Your Profession: Teaching Tips for More Career SatisfactionEvery now and then it’s important to take a step back to self-reflect and listen to advice from other educators. With an exhausting past few years, here’s your reminder that your purpose as an educator is so impactful and so important. Today, we’ll talk about mindful teaching and how you can use the acronym HEARTS to be mindful of your presence as an instructor. And then, Ken Alford will talk about his 40-year teaching career, the best advice he’s received, and how you can experience more career satisfaction and effectiveness. We hope you can take these ti...2023-04-2617 minFaculty Focus LiveFriend or Foe? Using Artificial Intelligence to Empower Your TeachingThere’s been a lot of chat about ChatGPT and artificial intelligence (AI) in the field of higher education. From concerns about academic integrity to prohibiting this all-knowing AI, but today, I want us to see AI from a different perspective. What if you could use AI at your university to help students experiencing food insecurity and connect them with resources? What if you could use AI for your syllabus and lesson plan ideation? What if you could minimize the temptation to cheat? In this episode, Jeremy Caplan, Flower Darby, and Liz Norell discuss how educators can em...2023-04-1219 minFaculty Focus LiveExcuse Me, Will This be on the Exam? How to Get Students to Learn the Content, Not Just MemorizeHave you ever been asked this question by a student: Will this be on the exam? Do I need to know this? In today’s episode, Maryellen Weimer will offer evidence-based study strategies that you can implement into your course to help prepare students for exams. Rather than cramming the night before, you can encourage students to take more responsibility in their review techniques and redesign exams to promote learning.Recommended resources:Magna Online Seminar: An Integrated Approach to Student ExamsMagna Online Seminar: What are Five Methods that...2023-03-2915 min