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Finding PurposeEp. 36 - Betting on Yourself: Mike Spindler’s Journey of Family, Resilience, and Business SuccessMike Spindler, owner of VantagePoint Properties, is not only a successful real estate professional but also a long-time friend of Adam. His story is one of resilience, reinvention, and relentless drive. Growing up in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, Mike learned early on what it meant to take on responsibility, stepping into the role of “man of the house” at a young age. These early experiences shaped his unshakable work ethic, loyalty, and character, which continue to guide his personal and professional life. Now, as a thriving entrepreneur in Fairfield County, Mike remains grounded in humility and the values that define him. 2024-12-241h 06
Pure Digital Passion with Moses KemibaroEpisode 98 - From Founding Africa Online To Enhancing Insurance with AI: Ayisi Makatiani's Technology Journey.In the latest episode of the Pure Digital Passion podcast, I had the opportunity to hosting Ayisi Makatiani, an iconic figure in the realm of technology in Kenya and Africa for over 25 years. From pioneering internet services on the continent in 10 countries with Africa Online to leading transformative AI initiatives in the insurance sector through Caava VantagePoint AI and Agencify, Ayisi's journey is nothing short of inspirational. We had an in-depth conversation on the intersections of entrepreneurship, technology, innovation, and insurance.
A Journey From Western Kenya To The Very Cutting Edge of Technology Innovation. 2024-05-0752 min
Vantagepoint RadioEP 159 - KIMCHI JUICE
With a name like Kimchi Juice you just can’t go wrong. The young artists from Washington DC, much like the name she’s given herself, leaves you with more questions than answers the longer you speak with her… but in all the best ways. From the age of 13, Kimchi Juice knew with full determination that she was an artist, so much so that she sidestepped high school in order to homeschool herself to free up more time to concentrate on making art on her own. Her focus and confidence has not wained over the past decade and has paid off...2024-02-011h 01
Vantagepoint Radio's tracksEP 159 - KIMCHI JUICETo hear the full unedited version, visit Vantagepointradio.comWith a name like Kimchi Juice you just can’t go wrong. The young artist from Washington DC, much like the name she’s given herself, leaves you with more questions than answers the longer you speak with her… but in all the best ways. From the age of 13, Kimchi Juice knew with full determination that she was an artist, so much so that she sidestepped high school in order to homeschool herself to free up more time to concentrate on making art on her own. Her focus and confid...2024-02-0149 min
The VPYA PodcastLearning To RestMat and Christian take a look back at our series on rest and its role in our lives today. We examine the current state of rest in our culture today, Jesus' life and teachings on rest, practical tips on rest, and discuss the sabbath as a modern practice, not just an ancient one.
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VPYA is the Young Adults ministry at VantagePoint Church! We are a community of Young Adults who love Jesus and desire to be living proof of a loving God to the world around us. We post weekly content via messages, panels, and worship.
If you...2023-06-2057 minThe VPYA PodcastWhat Will Heaven Be Like?We are closing out our series on heaven by taking a look at some of the questions still on the table. What happens when we die? What's heaven like right now? What will we be doing in heaven? Join us as we dive into scripture and learn what we can about the mysteries of heaven.
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VPYA is the Young Adults ministry at VantagePoint Church! We are a community of Young Adults who love Jesus and desire to be living proof of a loving God to the world around us. We post weekly content via messages, panels, and worship.
...2023-05-011h 15The VPYA PodcastWhat Is The Kingdom of Heaven All About?In this episode, Mat and Christian have a conversation all about heaven. Join us as we discuss some common misconceptions about heaven, what Jesus said about the Kingdom of Heaven, and what it means to be a citizen of heaven.
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VPYA is the Young Adults ministry at VantagePoint Church! We are a community of Young Adults who love Jesus and desire to be living proof of a loving God to the world around us. We post weekly content via messages, panels, and worship.
If you would like to learn more about us please visit: https://www.vantagepointchurch.org
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Vantagepoint RadioEP 149 - GRAFFITI EGYPT
Believing in oneself and fully committing to one’s own artistic impulses without regard to outside opinions is the unattainable goal of countless artists. Others however settle quite naturally into this paradigm of thinking. Such is the case for nomadic artist Graffiti Egypt. As she journeys through life relocating her homebase from city to city every few years she moves with a mature confidence that betrays her young age. The portraits she paints on city walls and canvases document her state of mind at any given time while also paying respect to her past and cultural heritage. Her stark bl...2023-04-011h 00
Vantagepoint Radio's tracksEP 149 - GRAFFITI EGYPTTo hear the full unedited version, visit Vantagepointradio.comBelieving in oneself and fully committing to one’s own artistic impulses without regard to outside opinions is the unattainable goal of countless artists. Others however settle quite naturally into this paradigm of thinking. Such is the case for nomadic artist Graffiti Egypt. As she journeys through life relocating her homebase from city to city every few years she moves with a mature confidence that betrays her young age. The portraits she paints on city walls and canvases document her state of mind at any given time while also pa...2023-04-0150 minThe VPYA PodcastThe Gospel's Power Over SinIn this episode, Mat, Christian, and Eli talk through the power of the gospel and the weight of sin. Join us as we discuss why sin remains a struggle even after choosing to follow Jesus, how to preach the Gospel to yourself, and parts of the Gospel that leave us in awe.
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VPYA is the Young Adults ministry at VantagePoint Church! We are a community of Young Adults who love Jesus and desire to be living proof of a loving God to the world around us. We post weekly content via messages, panels, and worship.
If you would...2023-03-3150 minThe VPYA PodcastWho Do You Work For?!In this episode, Mat, Christian, and Eli talk through how to work well with those we work for and with. Join us as we talk through how to deal with bad bosses, difficult co-workers, and aggravated customers.
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VPYA is the Young Adults ministry at VantagePoint Church! We are a community of Young Adults who love Jesus and desire to be living proof of a loving God to the world around us. We post weekly content via messages, panels, and worship.
If you would like to learn more about us please visit: https://w...2023-03-1755 minThe VPYA PodcastLet's Talk About FamilyIn this episode, Mat, Christian, and Eli talk through how we as Young Adults are called to relate to our families. Join us as we talk through relationships with parents and siblings, living on your own, and what it looks like to minister to your family.
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VPYA is the Young Adults ministry at VantagePoint Church! We are a community of Young Adults who love Jesus and desire to be living proof of a loving God to the world around us. We post weekly content via messages, panels, and worship.
If you would l...2023-03-0356 minThe VPYA PodcastLove, Dating, and MarriageIn this episode, Mat and Christian are joined by their wives, Sarah, and Jess to continue the conversation on the question relationships. Join us as we talk through views on dating, marriage, physical intimacy, and gender roles.
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VPYA is the Young Adults ministry at VantagePoint Church! We are a community of Young Adults who love Jesus and desire to be living proof of a loving God to the world around us. We post weekly content via messages, panels, and worship.
If you would like to learn more about us please visit: https://w...2023-02-171h 13The VPYA PodcastWhat's So Special About Jesus?In this episode, Mat, Jordyn, and Christian continue the conversation on the question "Who Is Jesus?" Join us as we talk through different ideas people have of Jesus; what separates Jesus from other historical figures and spiritual leaders; and the difference between knowing of Jesus and actually knowing Jesus.
Chapters:
06:09 - How Might Our Upbringing Effect Our View of Jesus?
13:08 - Jesus Compared To Other Historical Figures
17:06 - Is God Prideful For Desiring Our Worship?
22:18 - Conquering or Suffering Messiah
27:45 - How Might Gender Effect Our View of Jesus?
37:38 - Jesus...2023-02-031h 02
The VPYA PodcastThe Bible, Faith, and MisconceptionsIn this episode, Mat, Eli, and Christian continue the conversation on the question "Can I Trust the Bible?" We walk through common questions and misconceptions about the Bible, faith, and Christianity. Join us as we seek to challenge, encourage, and grow in our faith.
Chapters:
06:35 - Is Faith Really Blind?
14:41 - The Gospel in Genesis 5
17:06 - The Apocrypha and Non-Canonical Writings
22:39 - Common Misconceptions about Christianity
24:51 - Did God Change From the OT to the NT?
29:46 - If God is Good, Why Does He Allow Evil?
37:48 - Why Don't We...2023-01-2153 min
Vantagepoint RadioEP 145 – 123KLAN
Few could have predicted the enormous global ripple effects that the meeting of two young artists in the early 90’s would have on the world of graffiti, design, and branding, but 30 years later we should all be thankful that the world works in such mysterious ways. French husband and wife duo Klor and Scien formed 123Klan in 1992 as a way to focus their group of friends around their common interests in art and technology. Over the ensuing decades they established themselves as one of the most authentic voices bridging the gap between their hard-earned graffiti roots and aesthetics with th...2022-12-0100 min
Vantagepoint Radio's tracksEP145 - 123KLANTo hear the full unedited version, visit Vantagepointradio.comFew could have predicted the enormous global ripple effects that the meeting of two young artists in the early 90’s would have on the world of graffiti, design, and branding, but 30 years later we should all be thankful that the world works in such mysterious ways. French husband and wife duo Klor and Scien formed 123Klan in 1992 as a way to focus their group of friends around their common interests in art and technology. Over the ensuing decades they established themselves as one of the most authentic voices bridging th...2022-12-0150 minVantagepoint RadioEP 127 – SCOTT NAGY & KRIMSONE
Krimsone and Scott Nagy formed a friendship as kids and dove headfirst into the local graffiti scene together. Years later they casually joined forces and have spent most of the past few years painting full time as a mural duo. Their explosive use of bold colors and beautifully composed scenes depicting a wide range of native Australian plants and animals have the strange effect of feeling both surreal and familiar at the same time. The two young artists have had a ton of success acquiring walls and projects across Australia and beyond while developing their skills and artistic voice...2021-06-0100 min
Vantagepoint Radio's tracksEP 127 - SCOTT NAGY & KRIMSONETo hear the full unedited version, visit Vantagepointradio.comKrimsone and Scott Nagy formed a friendship as kids and dove headfirst into the local graffiti scene together. Years later they casually joined forces and have spent most of the past few years painting full time as a mural duo. Their explosive use of bold colors and beautifully composed scenes depicting a wide range of native Australian plants and animals have the strange effect of feeling both surreal and familiar at the same time. The two young artists have had a ton of success acquiring walls and projects across...2021-06-0146 min
Vantagepoint Radio's tracksEP 100 - BUSTTo hear the full unedited version, visit Vantagepointradio.comBUST discovered his love of art much like a backpacker tracking through the African jungle ‘discovers' West Nile Virus. Graffiti bit into him in his early teens and it instantly took over his life. Growing up in Basel Switzerland, painting trains and writing graffiti was all that mattered to the young artists, but it wasn’t until many years later that he recognized what he was doing as making art. He quickly began experimenting with every method of putting art in the streets from posters to stencils, installations and fake...2019-03-0148 minVantagepoint RadioEP 100 – BUST
BUST discovered his love of art much like a backpacker tracking through the African jungle ‘discovers’ West Nile Virus. Graffiti bit into him in his early teens and it instantly took over his life. Growing up in Basel Switzerland, painting trains and writing graffiti was all that mattered to the young artists, but it wasn’t until many years later that he recognized what he was doing as making art. He quickly began experimenting with every method of putting art in the streets from posters to stencils, installations and fake campaigns, and anything else he could come up with. The wo...2019-03-0100 minVantagepoint RadioEP 48 – JARUS
In Toronto Canada a young train writer has rapidly risen to the top of the mural scene and is taking the world by storm. Known, not for a crazy letter style or the number of lines he’s hit, but rather for his incredibly stylized realistic portraits not commonly seen painted on trains. The work of young JARUS is immediately recognizable by the painterly quality of his stroke and the attention to light and shadow on his figures. Characteristics more often associated with master oil painters rather than a train bomber using a New York Fat cap. The speed an...2015-10-1200 min
Vantagepoint Radio's tracksEP 48 - JARUSTo hear the full unedited version, visit Vantagepointradio.comIn Toronto Canada a young train writer has rapidly risen to the top of the mural scene and is taking the world by storm. Known, not for a crazy letter style or the number of lines he’s hit, but rather for his incredibly stylized realistic portraits not commonly seen painted on trains. The work of young JARUS is immediately recognizable by the painterly quality of his stroke and the attention to light and shadow on his figures. Characteristics more often associated with master oil painters rather than a tr...2015-10-1244 minVantagepoint RadioEP 45 – DXTR
Like most young german boys growing up in the 80s and 90s, DXTR got started writing graffiti at a very early age in his small hometown in central Germany. This passion for color and creation led him to study fine art and classical painting, but it was his skill and attraction to contemporary graphic design that would eventually draw him into a life as a full time artist. Eventually DXTR came back strong into the graffiti and street art scene, this time with more of a designer’s aesthetic and a concentration on characters. As was one of the fo...2015-08-2400 min
Vantagepoint Radio's tracksEP 45 - DXTRTo hear the full unedited version, visit Vantagepointradio.comLike most young German boys growing up in the 80s and 90s, DXTR got started writing graffiti at a very early age in his small hometown in central Germany. This passion for color and creation led him to study fine art and classical painting, but it was his skill and attraction to contemporary graphic design that would eventually draw him into a life as a full time artist. Eventually DXTR came back strong into the graffiti and street art scene, this time with more of a designer's aesthetic and...2015-08-2344 min
Vantagepoint Radio's tracksEP 40 - LOWBROSTo hear the full unedited version, visit Vantagepointradio.comIt has been said that all artwork is to some degree self biographical. Whether it's a landscape painting, a hand crafted piece of furniture, or an avant-garde performance piece, inevitably much of an artist's life and personality finds its way into their work. It may not be obvious at first glance but this is perhaps especially the case with the brother duo from Hamburg Germany, The Low Bros. Much like most young German boys growing up in late 80s and early 90s, Chris and Flo spent most of their...2015-06-1049 minVantagepoint RadioEP 40 – LOWBROS
It has been said that all artwork is to some degree self biographical. Whether it’s a landscape painting, a hand crafted piece of furniture, or an avant-garde performance piece, inevitably much of an artist’s life and personality finds its way into their work. It may not be obvious at first glance but this is perhaps especially the case with the brother duo from Hamburg Germany, The Low Bros. Much like most young German boys growing up in late 80s and early 90s, Chris and Flo spent most of their time skating and writing graffiti under the names Qbrk...2015-06-0100 min
Vantagepoint Radio's tracksEP 37 - ICY AND SOTTo hear the full unedited version, visit Vantagepointradio.comGrowing up in Iran in the 90s and early 00's presented challenges for a young man that most of us around the world could not even imagine. Icy and Sot, two brothers separated in age by 6 years compounded these challenges when they took up street art as teenagers and then later more seriously and professionally as young adults. In a place where voicing your opinion and going against the grain was not only frowned upon but was downright dangerous, the young brothers flew their flag, hitting the streets with...2015-04-2745 minVantagepoint RadioEP 37 – ICY AND SOT
Growing up in Iran in the 90s and early 00’s presented challenges for a young man that most of us around the world could not even imagine. Icy and Sot, two brothers separated in age by 6 years compounded these challenges when they took up street art as teenagers and then later more seriously and professionally as young adults. In a place where voicing your opinion and going against the grain was not only frowned upon but was downright dangerous, the young brothers flew their flag, hitting the streets with stencils and making their ideas known, all the while developing th...2015-04-2700 minVantagepoint RadioEP 34 – GAIA
It’s hard to imagine that at such a young age one artist could accomplish as much in the contemporary art and mural scene as Gaia has. As one of the go to names in the early days of the mural explosion, Gaia cemented himself as a major player from very early on. His work can be found all over the globe, he has participated in some of the largest and most respected projects the urban art scene has to offer, he curated and oversaw two major street art festivals and has even had a major museum show at th...2015-03-3000 min
Vantagepoint Radio's tracksEP 34 - GAIATo hear the full unedited version, visit Vantagepointradio.com.It's hard to imagine that at such a young age one artist could accomplish as much in the contemporary art and mural scene as Gaia has. As one of the go to names in the early days of the mural explosion, Gaia cemented himself as a major player from very early on. His work can be found all over the globe, he has participated in some of the largest and most respected projects the urban art scene has to offer, he curated and oversaw two major street art festivals...2015-03-2949 min
Vantagepoint Radio's tracksEP 33 - ANDREA WANTo hear the full unedited version, visit Vantagepointradio.com.On the second floor of one of Berlin's most lively and rambunctious event spaces lies something quite beautiful and special. Through the beer soaked exhibition hall which has housed some of Berlin's greatest urban art and graffiti shows of the past few years, past the bathrooms so plastered with stickers that it is anyones best guess what the actual color of the walls and tiles is, up the graffiti covered stairs which read like a "who's who" of the Berlin street art scene, and down a dangerously lightless hallway...2015-03-1647 minVantagepoint RadioEP 33 – ANDREA WAN
On the second floor of one of Berlin’s most lively and rambunctious event spaces lies something quite beautiful and special. Through the beer soaked exhibition hall which has housed some of Berlin’s greatest urban art and graffiti shows of the past few years, past the bathrooms so plastered with stickers that it is anyones best guess what the actual color of the walls and tiles is, up the graffiti covered stairs which read like a “who’s who” of the Berlin street art scene, and down a dangerously lightless hallway there is a door which opens up to an enti...2015-03-1600 minVantagepoint RadioEP 29 – JULIA BENZ
As one of Berlin’s leading young female painters, Julia Benz has a thirst for life and experience which seems to be perfectly matched to her determination and dedication to her craft. Taking on new projects in unfamiliar territory seems to have been the theme of the last two years for Benz but all the while holding strong to her diehard work ethic and hours upon hours of studio time. Between trips oversees and massive projects like painting a boat and giving art workshops in Africa, Benz still somehow manages to keep up with the high demand for her st...2015-01-2800 min
Vantagepoint Radio's tracksEP 29 - JULIA BENZTo hear the full unedited version, visit Vantagepointradio.com.As one of Berlin’s leading young female painters, Julia Benz has a thirst for life and experience which seems to be perfectly matched to her determination and dedication to her craft. Taking on new projects in unfamiliar territory seems to have been the theme of the last two years for Benz but all the while holding strong to her diehard work ethic and hours upon hours of studio time. Between trips oversees and massive projects like painting a boat and giving art workshops in Africa, Benz still somehow ma...2015-01-1542 minVantagepoint RadioEP 28 – DAN WITZ
Imagine a “Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure” type situation where a young punk rock kid from Brooklyn finds himself time traveling back to 17th century Holland and stumbles into the painting studio of one of the classic Dutch Masters. Accepting this odd twist of fate, he dutifully studies the teachings and techniques of his mentor and eventually breaks out on his own, painting images of his earlier life in the future. Pure fiction perhaps, but the result is all real. Dan Witz has been painting just such work in his New York studio for decades.
Masterfully compose...2015-01-1500 min
Vantagepoint Radio's tracksEP 28 - DAN WITZTo hear the full unedited version, visit Vantagepointradio.com.Imagine a "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure" type situation where a young punk rock kid from Brooklyn finds himself time traveling back to 17th century Holland and stumbles into the painting studio of one of the classic Dutch Masters. Accepting this odd twist of fate, he dutifully studies the teachings and techniques of his mentor and eventually breaks out on his own, painting images of his earlier life in the future. Pure fiction perhaps, but the result is all real. Dan Witz has been painting just such work in...2015-01-0145 min
Vantagepoint Radio's tracksEP 24 - OLEKHer story plays out like a hollywood film… strong, independent thinking young girl grows up in suppressive socialist Poland only to find herself rebelling agains everything around her. She eventually scraps together enough money and guts to buy a one way ticket to New York City where she arrives with hardly more than a few dollars in her pocket and a "Failure is not an option" attitude. A handful of really smart decisions and a few years later Olek is one of the most sought after Urban Contemporary artists in the hi-end gallery circuit and without a doubt the coolest th...2014-12-0149 min
Vantagepoint Radio's tracksEP 23 - AXEL VOIDTo hear the full unedited version, visit Vantagepointradio.com. Axel Void is a true child of mother earth. With ancestral roots in Spain and Haiti, he has moved around a lot in life. Born in America, raised in Spain, Axel even called Berlin home for some time before moving back to Miami where he currently resides during his down time from a life of travel and exploration. The effect of this travel on the artists is obvious. His warm and almost sponge-like personality seems to suck up a bit of culture and life from everywhere he goes and e...2014-11-2048 minVantagepoint RadioEP 24 – OLEK
Her story plays out like a hollywood film… strong, independent thinking young girl grows up in suppressive socialist Poland only to find herself rebelling agains everything around her. She eventually scraps together enough money and guts to buy a one way ticket to New York City where she arrives with hardly more than a few dollars in her pocket and a “Failure is not an option” attitude. A handful of really smart decisions and a few years later Olek is one of the most sought after Urban Contemporary artists in the hi-end gallery circuit and without a doubt the cooles...2014-11-0100 minVantagepoint RadioEP 23 – AXEL VOID
Axel Void is a true child of mother earth. With ancestral roots in Spain and Haiti, he has moved around a lot in life. Born in America, raised in Spain, Axel even called Berlin home for some time before moving back to Miami where he currently resides during his down time from a life of travel and exploration. The effect of this travel on the artists is obvious. His warm and almost sponge-like personality seems to suck up a bit of culture and life from everywhere he goes and everyone he meets. This magnetic nature shows in his work...2014-10-1500 min
Vantagepoint Radio's tracksEP 19 - 1UP CREWTo hear the full unedited version, visit Vantagepointradio.comit’s 3:00pm on a tuesday afternoon at a crowded train station in Berlin. A young lady tucks her newspaper under her arm as her train pulls into the station to take her home. From the corner of her eye she sees something move in the bushes just past the end of the train platform. She gasps. It’s a dude with a ski mask over his face carrying a bag and jumping up onto the platform. He’s followed by 9 others all dressed in similar gear. As the train...2014-10-0146 minVantagepoint RadioEP 19 – 1UP CREW
it’s 3:00pm on a tuesday afternoon at a crowded train station in Berlin. A young lady tucks her newspaper under her arm as her train pulls into the station to take her home. From the corner of her eye she sees something move in the bushes just past the end of the train platform. She gasps. It’s a dude with a ski mask over his face carrying a bag and jumping up onto the platform. He’s followed by 9 others all dressed in similar gear. As the train comes to a complete stop, all 10 drop their bags, pull o...2014-08-1500 min
Vantagepoint Radio's tracksEP 7 - YASHA YOUNG / URBAN NATIONTo hear the full unedited version, visit Vantagepointradio.comThere has been a lot of buzz in the last year throughout the internet about a mysterious new institution materializing in Berlin. What has been written about Urban Nation as it is now known, has left most of us with more questions than answers . But fear not loyal VantagePoint listeners… we’ve got you covered.This week JB and Tom sit down with director and curator Yasha Young in her UN head office to answer some of the many questions surrounding Urban Nation and it’s ongoing series of equ...2014-04-0144 minVantagepoint RadioEP 7 – YASHA YOUNG / URBAN NATION
There has been a lot of buzz in the last year throughout the internet about a mysterious new institution materializing in Berlin. What has been written about Urban Nation as it is now known, has left most of us with more questions than answers . But fear not loyal VantagePoint listeners… we’ve got you covered.This week JB and Tom sit down with director and curator Yasha Young in her UN head office to answer some of the many questions surrounding Urban Nation and it’s ongoing series of equally mysterious yet star-studded Project M events.
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