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The Median Society with Anthony MitchellThe Least of These (A Councilwoman’s Task)Host Anthony Mitchell talks with Harrison, Arkansas Councilwoman Elizabeth Darden about the task of building socio-economic bridges over a racial divide that runs deep. By investing in the financial and educational wherewithal of the overlooked, despite their political affiliations or social beliefs, she believes taking care of the "least of these" will inspire the change most needed in her city.
2024-03-1832 min
#SenecaProudNeil Hetherington - CEO of Daily Bread Food Bank, on what we can do today to help reduce food insecurityAbout Today's Show Welcome to episode 4 Season 5 of #SenecaProud Podcast! In this episode our guest, Neil Hetherington, Seneca graduate, and CEO of the Daily Bread Food Bank, talks about how each of us can take steps to help end food insecurity in Toronto, and across Canada. In this episode Neil shares his journey from student at Seneca College, to the youngest CEO in the history of Habitat for Humanity in Toronto and New York, and then to his role as CEO of Daily Bread Food Bank. In this episode we also ta...2023-03-2832 min
SCW Fitness WebinarsTHE FUTURE OF FITNESS 2023: with Sara Kooperman, JD, Elizabeth Clark, Brent Darden, Blair McHaney & Bill McBrideThe landscape of health club chains, independent clubs, boutiques, and not-for-profits has been forever changed but we will come back stronger than ever. Join these top industry leaders as they guide you through what lies ahead for 2023 and examine the fitness fads, exercise trends, wellness goals that have and will drive our health and wellness businesses to success in the coming year.2023-01-0648 min
Pop Culture Unplugged w/ EliasDexter Darden: ”The Binge 2: It’s a Wonderful Binge”Dexter Darden recently joined host Elias in the cave! You can see Dexter in Hulu's holiday comedy THE BINGE 2: IT'S A WONDERFUL BINGE out now!
Dexter will reprise his role as fan favorite character "Hags" that he originated in last year in the feature film THE BINGE, opposite Vince Vaughn and Skyler Gisondo. Like the original, the sequel is set in a near future world where all drinking and drugs are banned except for one glorious day known as 'The Binge'. This year, that day happens to miraculously land on Christmas.
Darden is known for hi...2022-12-1611 min
Darden Ideas to ActionWhat Theranos Can Teach Us About Ethical Challenges in Murky High Tech WatersThe world has been captivated by the stunning collapse of Theranos and its supposedly wunderkind founder Elizabeth Holmes, who now faces trial for fraud. University of Virginia Darden School of Business Professor Jared Harris worked with Theranos whistleblower Tyler Shultz to develop a series of cases that reveal how the advanced nature of the technology allowed the ruse to go on so long and the high cost Shultz paid for his part bringing down the house of cards. Harris speaks with the Batten Institute’s Sean Carr about what it took to make an ethical stand and how increasingly co...2021-06-1613 min
Faith Presbyterian Germantown SermonsAn Act of Faith - Pastor Greg Darden - Third Sunday of Advent - 12.13.2020Isaiah 52 New International Version (NIV)52 Awake, awake, Zion, clothe yourself with strength!Put on your garments of splendor, Jerusalem, the holy city.The uncircumcised and defiled will not enter you again.2 Shake off your dust; rise up, sit enthroned, Jerusalem.Free yourself from the chains on your neck, Daughter Zion, now a captive.3 For this is what the ...2020-12-1346 min
Real Talk with TameraYou cannot afford to invest in low vibrational energy + A Lesson on DisobedienceI am back for another Month in Review, chatting about May… Is it just me or are the months just blending together? Like how are we already in June, almost 6 months into the year of our Lord 2020?While time definitely feels somewhat disjointed, I think we can all agree that time is still moving and is waiting for no one.This time, while completely jarring + unwelcome, has been a rather unexpected blessing.I’ve seen more Black people launch businesses, reclaim autonomy, pivot, collaborate and change the game so much, you’d be really...2020-05-2600 min
Look Closer PodcastCracks: A World Shaped by COVID-19 — Season Two Finale (Ep. 029)In our final episode of Season Two, we reflect on our conversations from this season and talk about the amazing guests who shared their stories with us. Then, we close by sharing an original piece called "Cracks: A World Shaped By COVID-19" that reflects on the injustices of our society and muses on how America will be different once the worst of the pandemic passes (06:15).
Share your feedback on Instagram or Twitter! @lookcloserpod2020-04-2318 minLook Closer PodcastAll Hands On Deck — Being a Nurse During COVID-19 with Abby Benson & Clare O'Brien (Ep. 028)In our penultimate episode of Season Two, we talk with Abby Benson and Clare O'Brien, RNs serving in different North Carolina hospitals, about the Coronavirus pandemic and its impact on their work as nurses. At the beginning, we ask Clare and Abby to share a bit about themselves and discuss how their experiences working in hospitals have been similar or different to the accounts of healthcare workers documented in the media (02:00). Then, we ask the two of them to share with our listeners what it would feel like to walk in their shoes during a shift for a day (09:05). At...2020-04-2039 minLook Closer PodcastThe World's Longest Offseason — Sports & Coronavirus with Alex "Big" Blake & Andrew Hill (Ep. 027)In this episode, we sit down with Andrew Hill & Alex "Big" Blake to talk about the impact of COVID-19 on sports. In the beginning, we discuss how no live sports on TV has affected each of us (01:50) and the unique challenges facing sports like UFC and WWE as they plan upcoming events without fans (06:05). Then, we talk about whether golf would be better or worse without fans and debate whether The Masters in November will still be engaging to watch (07:30). At the break, we share a story from our neighborhood about a local teacher serving meals to her students' families...2020-04-1642 min
Look Closer PodcastWedding Planning in a Pandemic with Suz Arant (Ep. 026)In this episode, we sit down with Suz Arant, a childhood friend of Elizabeth’s, to talk about her recent engagement to her fiancé, Nate, and the impact of COVID-19 on their wedding planning process. At the beginning, Suz shares how the virus has affected her day-to-day life as an elementary school teacher in the Memphis area (03:30). Then, we ask Suz to share the story of how she and Nate met as well as the details of the proposal (06:10) and invite her to share her top wedding priorities from the pre-Coronavirus planning season (13:10). During the break, we share an opportunity for...2020-04-0939 minLook Closer PodcastThe Other Side of Quarantine — Coronavirus & People on the Margins with Sanchez Fair (Ep. 025)In this episode, we talk with Sanchez Fair, father, artist, small business owner and pastor, about the impact of the virus on his family and business, as well as the effects of the pandemic on communities of color around the country. At the beginning, Sanchez shares about his wife and two boys and how the changes brought about by this season have affected their family dynamics (01:55). Then, we ask Sanchez about the effect that the virus has had on his work (06:50) and look deeper into the disruption of his business, Stable Hand (10:50). At the break, we share how our listeners...2020-04-0644 minLook Closer PodcastLittle "c" Church, Big "C" Church & the Coronavirus Response with Ashley Cramer (Ep. 024)In this episode, we talk with Ashley Cramer, Associate Pastor at Center City Church in Charlotte, about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on both our faith community and faith communities around the world. First, Ashley shares about her background as a missionary in various countries (02:20) and how her work as a pastor has changed since the coronavirus restrictions took place (05:20). Next, we ask Ashley to share how Center City (little "C" church!) is responding to the pandemic and trying to meet the needs of the community (11:10). At the break we share about #CLTStrong, a GoFundMe started to purchase meals...2020-04-0235 minLook Closer PodcastAmericans Abroad During the Coronavirus Pandemic with Riley & Natalie Davis (Ep. 023)In this episode, we talk with Natalie and Riley Davis, Cru missionaries in Prague, about the effect of the Coronavirus outbreak and its impact on modern evangelism. At the beginning, Riley and Natalie share about their purpose in Prague and what life was like before COVID-19 restrictions took effect there a few weeks ago (01:55). Then, both share their perspectives on being Americans living in Europe amidst a global pandemic and the unique position of observing the outbreak's effects in the United States from far way (05:55), and at the break we share how our listeners can partner with Second Harvest Food...2020-03-3041 minLook Closer PodcastPandemic, Parenting & Professions with Sara Kay & Conor Mooney (Ep. 022)In this episode, we invite Conor and Sara Kay Mooney on to talk about how the Coronavirus pandemic is affecting their family and careers. At the beginning, we invite them to share a little bit about themselves (01:40) and check in to see how their daily routines with having two young children have shifted with the stay-at-home mandate going into effect this week (04:25). Then, Conor shares about his experience working for a retirement community and the effect that the pandemic is having on the residents that he serves (12:00). After that, we take a quick break to discuss how listeners can support...2020-03-2740 minLook Closer PodcastHow Did We Get Here? — The Background of the Coronavirus (Ep. 021)In this episode, we dive into the history of the Coronavirus and how this outbreak compares to past pandemics in American history. We start by sharing current statistics and news surrounding the state of the Coronavirus pandemic (01:25). Then, we look at the 1918 Spanish Flu Pandemic to try to gain insight on what we might expect from over the next few months (03:30) and discuss vaccines and the particular challenge of creating a medical solution to address COVID-19 (13:00). Next, we discuss ways you can help young Charlotteans affected by the pandemic (16:40) and compare/contrast the H1N1 2009 Pandemic with COVID-19. Finally, we...2020-03-2432 minLook Closer PodcastCOVID-19 & Us — Season Two Premiere (Ep. 020)In our first episode of Season Two (our 20th overall episode), we discuss the return of our podcast and the impact that COVID-19 is having on our community and around the world. We invite our listeners to join us in sharing how the virus is affecting them and talk about our vision for using this podcast to help those in need. Please message us on Instagram or Twitter if you or someone you know is facing hardship due to the impact of the spread of the virus, and we will do our best to share it with our podcast community.
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Look Closer PodcastClosing Time — Season 1 Finale! (Ep. 019)In our Season 1 finale, we run through some highlights and reflections from each of our first 18 episodes over the past five months. Thank you all so much for listening—we have really appreciated all of the support and encouragement from our listeners every step of the way. We are grateful for all of you, and we hope you will stay tuned for Season 2!
Share your feedback on Instagram or Twitter! @lookcloserpod2019-03-2626 min
Look Closer PodcastPardon the Interruption — Rapid-Fire Trending Topics with Elizabeth Raby (Ep. 018)In our eighteenth episode, we try a special format in the style of the sports television show "PTI", discussing six unique topics while limiting each segment to three minutes or less. First, we discuss singer Lauren Daigle's transition into mainstream pop music this past year after initially establishing herself as a Christian artist (01:40) and talk about new transportation projects coming to Charlotte—like the forthcoming Lynx Silver Line and the expansion of the CityLYNX Gold Line (04:45). Then, we move to the tragic events surrounding the recent mass shootings at two New Zealand mosques and discuss the role that Facebook Live an...2019-03-1924 min
Look Closer PodcastABC — The Story of Public Education in Charlotte with Elizabeth Raby (Ep. 017)In this episode, we sit down to discuss the past, present and future of educational equity in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) system. At the beginning, we share our own unique experiences growing up attending CMS schools Kindergarten through 12th grade (03:40). After the break, we dive into some of the history of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools system and its various attempts at desegregation and integration (18:45). Along the way, we explore the distribution of wealth and social capital in Charlotte by means of “the wedge” and “the crescent” (24:50) and discuss last year’s “Breaking the Link” study connecting poverty and race to graduation rates and stud...2019-03-0546 min
Look Closer PodcastOne Shining Moment — #Ziongate & the Paying College Athletes Debate with Alex “Big” Blake (Ep. 016)In our sixteen episode, we talk with Alex “Big” Blake, Carolina alum & avid sports fan, about the big story from the UNC/Duke game last week and take a deep dive into the oft-mentioned “To Pay or Not Pay College Athletes” discussion. At the beginning, we talk about Zion’s injury and the influx of news coverage surrounding the NCAA, Nike and Duke this week (01:35) and think about what it might be like to be in Zion’s shoes right now (09:25). After the break, we quickly break down the two sides of the paying players debate and the unique dynamics of the term...2019-02-2640 min
Look Closer Podcast*GUEST HOST EDITION* — Growing Up Colombian American with Juanita Perdomo (Ep. 015)In this special episode, guest host (and Look Closer Podcast producer!) Elizabeth Raby sits down with her friend Juanita Perdomo, Colombian American and aspiring physician assistant, to discuss her experience seeing life through the lens of multiple cultures. At the beginning, we ask Juanita to share a bit of her life story and explain how she answers the question, "Where are you from" (03:55). Then, Juanita describes the significance of family in her life (07:40) and reflects on her parents' journey toward becoming American citizens (11:00). After the break, we ask Juanita to tell us about some of the reasons her parents came...2019-02-1938 min
Look Closer PodcastRevolution — Fortnite Domination & esports' Grand Entrance with Patrick Griffin (Ep. 014)In our fourteenth episode, we sit down with Patrick Griffin, longtime Wilmington resident and esports aficionado, to talk about the evolution of video games, the arrival of esports and the Fortnite craze that is taking the world by storm. At the beginning, we discuss the unique challenge of connecting with students in Christian ministry & the role that video games play in building meaningful connections with them (03:30). Then, we dive deeper into our first experiences with gaming and break down the similarities and differences between traditional video games and this current era of esports (06:00). After the break, we reflect on how...2019-02-1244 min
Look Closer PodcastTaking Care of Business — Grad School, “Success” & America's Future with Javar Christian (Ep. 013)In this episode, we talk with Javar Christian, current grad school student and all-around great guy, to discuss the pursuit of success in America and the benefits of postgraduate education. At the beginning, Javar shares a bit of his story and where his perspective on the world came from (02:15), as well as the path he took that led to his desire to begin pursuing a Master of Business Administration degree earlier this year (04:50). Then, Javar shares a bit about his journey of finding a church after his move to the greater Philadelphia area and the comfort he found in his...2019-01-2944 min
Look Closer PodcastStyle — The Past & Present of Interior Design with Kathryn Raby (Ep. 012)In this episode, we sit down with Kathryn Raby, ASID certified interior designer and mother of our very own producer, to discuss how she approaches her work, some evolving perspectives toward design over the course of her 40-year-career, and reflections on how her perspective of successful design has changed over time. At the beginning, we ask Kathryn why she chose her career and discuss how the various jobs she’s had in her field ultimately led her to start her own interior design business (01:40). Then, we dive deeper into the impact that home and design shows on networks like HGTV ha...2019-01-2237 min
Look Closer PodcastI Feel Good — Health Trends, Boutique Gyms & Fitness Gamification with Alec Dragelin (Ep. 011)In our eleventh episode, we sit down with Alec Dragelin, aspiring Chiropractor and Chris-Traeger-from-Parks-&-Rec Personality Double, to discuss the current state of health and fitness in America. At the beginning, we ask Alec to share about the path he took to enter the medical field (02:10) and hear his opinion on whether America’s overall health has improved or worsened in recent years (05:40). Then, we discuss how the arrival of the knowledge economy has led to more people working sedentary jobs and how that has increased our collective interest in pursuing physical activity outside of work (08:45). After the break, we di...2019-01-1546 min
Look Closer PodcastNew York, New York — Trends, Shifts & Predictions for 2019 with Elizabeth Raby (Ep. 010)In our 10th episode, we talk through some of our questions and predictions related to what we’ll see happen in America in 2019. First, we ask the question of whether this year’s American Idol reboot on ABC will have as much impact on pop culture as the FOX show did, especially in the mid-2000s (02:40). Then, we ponder which big, new home renovation trend will take the place of open concepts, exposed brick and other HGTV show staples (09:00) before wondering whether cashless apps like Venmo will replace cash purchases in stores (14:25). After the break, we question whether the dockless scoo...2019-01-0839 min
Look Closer PodcastMistletoe — Dating, Relationships & Marriage in Modern America with Dionté Grey (Ep. 009)In our special Christmas Eve episode, we sit across the table from Dionté Grey, father of two and aspiring pick-up basketball star, to talk about relationships, dating and marriage and how our different stages of life have shaped our perspectives on the subject. At the beginning, we share how we developed our views of marriage during our early childhood experiences (04:10) and how we’ve approached our relationships with our significant others (10:20). After the break, we take a closer look at both the positive ways the Church has discussed marriage, singleness and dating, as well as some of its missteps when tal...2018-12-2540 min
Look Closer PodcastENGAGEMENT EDITION! — Life in America with a Multi-Cultural Background with Rolanda Sue (Ep. 008)SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT EDITION! In Episode 8, we share some exciting news about our lives before sitting down with Rolanda “Ro” Sue, Guyanese-American and all-around amazing human, to talk about her experience growing up interacting with several unique cultures. At the beginning, Ro shares about her childhood in Guyana and the story of how her family came to the United States when she was a young girl (03:10) before discussing some of the culture shock that resulted when she started attending a predominantly white middle school in Charlotte (08:30). After the break, we talk with Ro about her unique position as both an immigrant from...2018-12-1740 min
Look Closer PodcastYou Can’t Always Get What You Want — Amazon & Instant Gratification with Andrew Hill (Ep. 007)In our seventh episode, we call Andrew Hill to discuss our perspectives on Amazon and the culture of instant gratification common among members of our generation. At the beginning, we discuss our first experiences with online shopping (03:20), the crazy-fast rise of Amazon (09:00) and the hype surrounding the "HQ2" city selection process (11:40). After the break, we dig deeper into some of the good & not-so-good behind companies like Amazon having such a major impact on our lifestyles (18:30) and wonder aloud whether millennials are developing unhealthy obsessions with instant gratification (25:15). Finally, we ponder where Amazon's Alexa devices are going in the future and...2018-12-1139 min
Look Closer PodcastPumped Up Kicks — Hoops, College Ministry & Reaching the Next Generation with Riley Davis (Ep. 006)In our sixth episode, we sit down with Riley Davis, Cru staff member at UT Knoxville and aspiring basketball beat writer, to talk sports, the up-and-down history of college ministry and the future of faith on college campuses. At first, we discuss Riley's Amateur Hour Hoops sports blog (02:01), and how he and his wife, Natalie, met and joined Cru staff before finding themselves at UT Knoxville to start the first Greek-student-focused ministry there (04:00). After the break, we start by discussing the "blind spots" of traditional campus ministries (14:00). Then, we talk about the Church's reactive approach toward social issues like racial...2018-11-2638 min
Look Closer PodcastAll Of The Lights — Late-Night TV, Creativity & the Future of Media with Jay Putnam (Ep. 005)In our fifth episode, we call Jay Putnam, Nashville resident and creative connoisseur, to talk about his experience in the Arts and the Late-Night TV world. We also look closer (!) at the direction that media, TV, and movies are going with the disruptive arrival of major players like Netflix, Hulu and Amazon. First, we ask Jay about the origin of his love for scriptwriting (02:15), the unique challenge of writing comedy for improv (07:46) and the nonstop cycle of working on a late-night talk show (11:35). After the break, we discuss how writing comedy for TV has changed since the arrival of the 24...2018-11-1642 min
Look Closer PodcastThis Is Your Life — Being a College Student & The Comparison Trap with Katherine Darden (Ep. 004)In Episode 4, we talk with Katherine Darden, a sophomore at Clemson University, about her experience being in college and navigating the culture of performance, achievement and constant comparison. Toward the beginning, we discuss the "good college + good grades = good job and a good life" narrative (04:10), how the purpose of higher education has shifted over the last 100 years (07:00) and how our unique Enneagram types shape our perspectives and motivations related to the college experience (12:10). After the break, we talk about what it's like to follow Jesus and trust Him while being in an environment centered around seeking high levels of achievement (19:00...2018-11-1135 min
Look Closer PodcastTomorrow Is Today — The Past, Present & Future of the Church in America with Rob Flemister (Ep. 003)In this episode, we sit down with Rob Flemister to talk about the state of the American Church—from the difficult past of where we've been to where we hope the Church will go in 30 years. During the conversation, we talk about our own faith backgrounds and how they have shaped our perspectives in both similar and different ways (02:45), the positive and negative characteristics of the Church today (07:50) and some of the missteps made by prominent evangelicals during the Civil Rights Movement (12:40). After the break, we discuss the label "Christian" and the disconnect between our Sunday services and our everyday li...2018-11-0236 min
Look Closer PodcastScared To Be Lonely — The Potentially Hazardous Effects of Social Media with Chris McGrath (Ep. 002)In our second episode, we talk with Chris McGrath about the young history of social media—from AIM to Myspace to Facebook to Instagram—and how it affects us in both positive and negative ways. Toward the beginning of the conversation, we discuss our embarrassing IM screen names (04:30), profile songs and Top Friends on Myspace (09:00) and the addictiveness of receiving "likes" on Instagram (14:15). Later on, we talk about how the "fear of missing out" is exacerbated by Snapchat and contributes to feelings of loneliness in our lives (20:20), how followers of Jesus can leverage social media for good (26:00) and the positive uses...2018-10-2645 min
Look Closer PodcastLet's Get It Started — The First Podcast! (Ep. 001)In our very first episode, we sit down to talk about the heart behind Look Closer Podcast and what listeners can expect from future episodes. Along the way, we discuss the origins of the idea for the podcast (02:45), the art of conversation as practiced by late night talk show hosts like Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon (07:45), take our first "Commercial Break" with a special "sponsor" (13:30) and discuss a host of ideas for future topics to talk about on upcoming episodes (17:00). We hope you enjoy!
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Outer Limits Of Inner TruthPublishing Legend & Visionary Judith ReganJudith Regan has had a long and award-winning career as a book publisher, producer and talk show host She has published a wide range of bestselling and award-winning authors including Gregory Maguire’s WICKED, now a Broadway musical, Wally Lamb’s SHE’S COME UNDONE and I KNOW THIS MUCH IS TRUE, soon to be an HBO series, National Book Award nominee Jess Walter, Francis Ford Coppola, Howard Stern, Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Michael Moore, Khloe Kardashian, Ronda Rousey and hundreds more. Judith recently published award-winning journalist Stephen Bloom’s THE AUDACITY OF INEZ BURNS, Dr. Elizabeth Ford’s SOMETIMES AMAZING TH...2018-06-2244 min
Download New Releases Full Audiobooks in Fiction, ContemporaryBad Karma Audiobook by Douglas CleggListen to this audiobook free with a 30-day trial. Go tohttp://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Bad Karma
Author: Douglas Clegg
Narrator: Liz Thompson
Format: Unabridged
Length: 6 hrs and 17 mins
Language: English
Release date: 10-15-13
Publisher: Audible Studios
Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 34 votes
Genres: Fiction, Contemporary
Publisher's Summary:
At Darden State Hospital for the Criminally Insane, psychopath Agnes' rage is triggered when her psychiatrist Trey leaves town for a family vacation. She'll ensure his vacation is anything but restful in this twisted thriller. "A sleek, smooth, and constantly surprising page-turner..." Bad Karma is a fast-paced, full-length suspense thriller of heart-pounding terror...2013-10-156h 17