Τα καλύτερα Brian Poe podcast (2024)

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Michael Gavin, "Literary Mathematics: Quantitative Theory for Textual Studies" (Stanford UP, 2022) 54:53

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Across the humanities and social sciences, scholars increasingly use quantitative methods to study textual data. Considered together, this research represents an extraordinary event in the long history of textuality. More or less all at once, the corpus has emerged as a major genre of cultural and scientific knowledge. In Literary Mathematics: Quan…

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Al Posamentier and Christian Speitzer, “The Mathematics of Everyday Life” (Prometheus Books, 2018) 54:18

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Today I talked to Al Posamentier about his books (co-authored with Christian Speitzer) The Mathematics of Everyday Life (Prometheus Books, 2018). We all are told – practically from the moment we enter school – that mathematics is important because it permeates practically all aspects of our lives. But, for the most part, we don’t really notice it e…

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Brian Clegg, "Ten Patterns That Explain the Universe" (MIT Press, 2021) 52:08

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Our universe might appear chaotic, but deep down it's simply a myriad of rules working independently to create patterns of action, force, and consequence. In Ten Patterns That Explain the Universe (MIT Press, 2021), Brian Clegg explores the phenomena that make up the very fabric of our world by examining ten essential sequenced systems. From diagra…

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David J. Hand, "Dark Data: Why What You Don't Know Matters" (Princeton UP, 2020) 1:18:03

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There is no shortage of books on the growing impact of data collection and analysis on our societies, our cultures, and our everyday lives. David Hand's new book Dark Data: Why What You Don't Know Matters (Princeton University Press, 2020) is unique in this genre for its focus on those data that aren't collected or don't get analyzed. More than an …

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Ann Johnson and Johannes Lenhard, "Cultures of Prediction: How Engineering and Science Evolve with Mathematical Tools" (MIT Press, 2024) 1:01:58

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A probing examination of the dynamic history of predictive methods and values in science and engineering that helps us better understand today's cultures of prediction. The ability to make reliable predictions based on robust and replicable methods is a defining feature of the scientific endeavor, allowing engineers to determine whether a building …

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Paulina Rowinska, "Mapmatics: How We Navigate the World Through Numbers" (Pan Macmillan, 2024) 56:44

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How does a delivery driver distribute hundreds of packages in a single working day? Why does remote Alaska have such a large airport? Where should we look for elusive serial killers? The answers lie in the crucial connection between maps and maths. In Mapmatics: How We Navigate the World Through Numbers (Pan Macmillan, 2024), Dr Paulina Rowinska em…

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David S. Richeson, "Tales of Impossibility: The 2000-Year Quest to Solve the Mathematical Problems of Antiquity" (Princeton UP, 2019) 54:24

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David S. Richeson's book Tales of Impossibility: The 2000-Year Quest to Solve the Mathematical Problems of Antiquity (Princeton University Press, 2019) is the fascinating story of the 2000 year quest to solve four of the most perplexing problems of antiquity: squaring the circle, duplicating the cube, trisecting the angle, and constructing regular …

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Thomas A. Garrity, "All the Math You Missed (But Need to Know for Graduate School)" (Cambridge UP, 2021) 50:35

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Graduate students in many programs besides mathematics will need to be familiar with the methods and results of a variety of mathematical topics. Just as importantly, these students will need to develop a level of mathematical maturity—how to think in broad strokes about the subject, how to study it, and even how to communicate their work. The gap …

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207. My Father's Funeral- Troy Mangum- Kindling Fire Podcast 42:41

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On this podcast, I share excerpts from my father’s funeral to honor him as a Man of God he was.His testimony was - ‘through faith….(his) weakness was turned to strength’ Heb 11:32,34-I share the four life lessons I learned from my Dad-His pastor shares how my Dad was a servant leader-A friend and someone he mentored shares how as Christians, we're …

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Burning $2 million in medical debt on Walmart pier 24:07

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Anyone who has had medical debt could tell you how unexpected and crippling it can be. What's worse, that debt can even follow your family after you die. But a group of queer activists in Philadelphia found a loophole in the system. With the help of Undue Medical Debt, they bought and forgave $2 million of medical debt, and they celebrated it in a …

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Kevin Lambert, "Symbols and Things: Material Mathematics in the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries" (U Pittsburgh Press, 2021) 1:20:03

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The stereotype of the solitary mathematician is widespread, but practicing users and producers of mathematics know well that our work depends heavily on our historical and contemporary fellow travelers. Yet we may not appreciate how our work also extends beyond us into our physical and societal environments. Kevin Lambert takes what might be a firs…

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206. Carefree in the Care of God- Troy Mangum- Kindling Fire Podcast 42:06

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Learn how to be Carefree in the Care of GodOn this podcast, I go over lessons learned from George Mueler, Reese Howell, and Hudson Taylor about walking by faith and being carefree.Learn >1-The difference between following God from your Heart vs your Mind2-How not to be weighed down by the anxieties of life3- How to grow your Faith- based on George …

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Discussion of Massive Online Peer Review and Open Access Publishing 32:15

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In the information age, knowledge is power. Hence, facilitating the access to knowledge to wider publics empowers citizens and makes societies more democratic. How can publishers and authors contribute to this process? This podcast addresses this issue. We interview Professor Austin Choi-Fitzpatrick, whose book, The Good Drone: How Social Movements…

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Colman Domingo and Da’Vine Joy Randolph rep Philadelphia and Temple at the 2024 Oscars 21:58

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We're about to have a golden opportunity to see Philadelphians shine on a global scale: at the 2024 Academy Awards. Colman Domingo, born in West Philly, is nominated for Best Actor for his performance in "Rustin", and Da'Vine Joy Randolph, from Mount Airy, is nominated for Best Supporting Actress for "The Holdovers". Both are Temple University grad…

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Flaming chairs and hardcore heroes: the extreme story of Philly pro wrestling 34:52

9M ago34:52

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The biggest event in professional wrestling is coming to Philadelphia in just a few weeks. Join super fans and KYW Newsradio staffers Andre Bennett and Tim Jimenez for this ode to the audacious; a love letter to legends of the squared circle; an appreciation for how Philly became the home of hardcore wrestling and left an indelible mark and legacy …

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Presenting "Ricochet", from Gone Cold: Philadelphia Unsolved Murders 27:10

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Introducing a new project from another KYW Newsradio Original Podcast - "Ricochet" is a mini-series from Gone Cold: Philadelphia Unsolved Murders that examines the gun violence crisis in our country through stories of unsolved shootings in Philadelphia. In the first episode, we talk with Joan Ortiz, whose 2-year-old daughter Nikolette was shot and …

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Ismar Volić, "Making Democracy Count: How Mathematics Improves Voting, Electoral Maps, and Representation" (Princeton UP, 2024) 39:40

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What's the best way to determine what most voters want when multiple candidates are running? What's the fairest way to allocate legislative seats to different constituencies? What's the least distorted way to draw voting districts? Not the way we do things now. Democracy is mathematical to its very foundations. Yet most of the methods in use are a …

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This Black female cannabis pioneer is cultivating a budding industry 28:24

11M ago28:24

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Recreational adult use of marijuana has been legal for over a year and a half in New Jersey, but small businesses still struggle to break into the industry, even if they were operating underground before. Sabrina Boyd-Surka visits the first Black, woman-owned cannabis manufacturing business in Delaware and the first independent edibles brand on she…

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The Torah, gender barriers, and new traditions 28:13

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When Bec Richman started out in rabbinical school, she felt lost. What was she going to do with herself? Then, her vision became clear: she wanted to learn how to scribe. The only problem was, tradition stood in her way. According to Jewish law, only men could be scribes, but Rabbi Bec and other non-male aspiring scribes like her worked around the …

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A hero’s story: Remembering Michael Crescenz 19:50

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In honor of Veterans Day, we’re revisiting the story of Michael Crescenz, a man who gave his life to save his fellow soldiers in the Vietnam War. He was the only Philadelphian to receive a Medal of Honor for that war, and his family and friends have done everything they could to make sure he’s remembered - from putting up a statue to renaming the V…

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205. Priesthood of all believers- lessons from the Quakers- Kindling Fire -Troy Mangum 33:57

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On this podcast, I share the following lessons from the Quakers1- Everybody can contribute more than you think2- Self awareness & valuing the group obove your selfish ambitions is critical 3- Belief that God want ls to be in the driver seat re: community growth & teaching4- Inserting yourself into every growth process will limit the growth of the g…

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The House of Poe 23:05

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Edgar Allan Poe is one of the most classic horror and mystery writers of all time. We see countless re-creations of his stories around Halloween - like the new Netflix series “The Fall of the House of Usher”. Poe lived in Philadelphia for six years, which are said to be the happiest and most productive time of his life. He published 31 stories in t…

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"Mural City" - When art clashes with development 28:57

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For many Philadelphians, the Painted Bride mosaic that covers an entire building on Vine St. has become a piece of the city’s identity, embedded with images and memories of the local art community. But as of October 2023, it’s being taken apart, and the building will soon be demolished to make way for a new mixed-use building. The artist, Isaiah Za…

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204. Repost- 4 stages of Native American Masculinity- Kindling Fire with Troy Mangum 16:21

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On Episode 203- a repost of a show from 2021 where I discuss the four stages of masculinity taught by the Lakota Sioux Indian Tribe & their Biblical parallel.-Boyhood- primary focus- generosity-Young Manhood- primary focus- suffering & endurance-Adult Manhood- primary focus- respect & kinship-Elders- primary focus - wisdomI also share a vision of J…

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203. Renewed Day by Day- Loren Cunningham (RIP)- Founder of YWAM- Kindling FIre with Troy Mangum 34:38

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Loren went home to be with Jesus on Oct 6th, 2023. He was a true hero of the Faith! It was an honor to speak with him and be part of YWAM! Loren Cunningham is the founder of Youth with a Mission (YWAM). He is the first missionary to every reach every nation on earth. Today, YWAM has 18,000 full time missionaries, serving in almost every nation. YWA…

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Prison escapes from Eastern State 32:33

1y ago32:33

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During two weeks in September, the Philadelphia area was gripped by a dramatic, unpredictable, and unnerving manhunt for a convicted killer. Residents impacted by the search wanted answers: how did Danilo Cavalcante escape from Chester County Prison, and where did he go? For nearly 150 years, one of Philadelphia’s most popular neighborhoods lived u…

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202. Living a Creative Life- J. David Weiss, Andy Poe, Olin Mangum- Kindling FIre w/ Troy Mangum 1:05:21

1y ago1:05:21

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Ep.202- Panel discussing how to live a creative life J David Weiss @jdwdesign - founder & CDO of Design Nova- superyacht designer, creative arsonistAndy Poe-@boulder_mountain Painter, Director, Producer for Film & Television, StorytellerØlin- @olinmakesmusic Indy rock/pop artist, producer, performer & my sonWe discuss - how to stay inspired- how to…

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201. God's Faithfulness- Kindling Fire Podcast with Troy Mangum 30:09

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It is a show to encourage you that the promises in the Bible are true. Hear testimonies how promises in the Bible have come true in my life- God provides financially- Phil 4:19- God restores relationships- Hag 2:9- God promises a bright future- Jer 29:11- God gives the desire of your heart- Ps 37: 3-6- Great is his faithfulness- hymn lyrics walkthr…

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The gang goes on a Graeme Park ghost hunt 24:21

1y ago24:21

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Do ghosts exist? It’s a question that’s been asked over and over again throughout modern history. But as impossible as it is to pin down an answer, that doesn’t stop people like John Levy from trying. When he’s on the clock, John is a Philadelphia police officer. In his spare time, he’s a paranormal investigator. Brian Seltzer, John McDevitt, and H…

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A Better Way to Buy Books 32:44

1y ago32:44

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Bookshop.org is an online book retailer that donates more than 80% of its profits to independent bookstores. Launched in 2020, Bookshop.org has already raised more than $27,000,000. In this interview, Andy Hunter, founder and CEO discusses his journey to creating one of the most revolutionary new organizations in the book world. Bookshop has found …

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The best city for naked biking 22:59

1y ago22:59

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A recent study named Philadelphia the best city in the U.S. for naked biking - and the city’s annual Naked Bike Ride makes a good case. With over 1,000 riders, it’s part of the World Naked Bike Ride, and the largest one on the east coast. But…why do people do this? There’s more to it than novelty - the Philly Naked Bike Ride makes a statement about…

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Barbara Sattler, "The Concept of Motion in Ancient Greek Thought: Foundations in Logic, Method, and Mathematics" (Cambridge UP, 2020) 1:13:18

1y ago1:13:18

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Barbara M. Sattler's book The Concept of Motion in Ancient Greek Thought: Foundations in Logic, Method, and Mathematics (Cambridge UP, 2020) examines the birth of the scientific understanding of motion. It investigates which logical tools and methodological principles had to be in place to give a consistent account of motion, and which mathematical…

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Lawrence Goldman, "Victorians and Numbers: Statistics and Society in Nineteenth Century Britain" (Oxford UP, 2022) 1:31:47

1y ago1:31:47

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A defining feature of nineteenth-century Britain was its fascination with statistics. The processes that made Victorian society, including the growth of population, the development of industry and commerce, and the increasing competence of the state, generated profuse numerical data. Victorians and Numbers: Statistics and Society in Nineteenth Cent…

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Milo Beckman, "Math Without Numbers" (Dutton, 2020) 55:44

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One of the questions I am often asked is exactly what do mathematicians do. The short answer is that they look at different mathematical structures, try to deduce their properties, and think about how they might apply to the real world. Math Without Numbers (Dutton, 2020) does a wonderful job of explaining what mathematical structures are, and does…

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Saving Philadelphia’s Irish Center 14:22

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The Commodore Barry Irish Center was established as a gathering place for Irish immigrants in 1958 - but by 2014, the center was both literally and figuratively starting to crumble. The waves of Irish immigration had slowed to a trickle…so why was it so important to some people to save the center? KYW Newsradio’s City Hall Bureau Chief, Pat Loeb, g…

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The Outer Limits of Reason: What Science, Mathematics, and Logic Cannot Tell Us 16:54

1y ago16:54

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Many books explain what is known about the universe. This book investigates what cannot be known. Rather than exploring the amazing facts that science, mathematics, and reason have revealed to us, this work studies what science, mathematics, and reason tell us cannot be revealed. In The Outer Limits of Reason, Noson Yanofsky considers what cannot b…

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Should Philadelphia change its flag? 31:06

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Philly Flags Part III: Philadelphia has an official flag. You knew that, right? Well, if you didn’t, you’re probably not alone. Contrary to the city’s DNA, the Philadelphia flag is somewhat subdued, lowkey. It doesn’t really stand out. But even if the flag tends to hide in plain sight, it’s been around a while -- since 1895. Brenda Exon, for one, l…

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All the presidents' flag-makers 26:13

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Philly Flags Part II: Did you know that everywhere the president or vice president of the United States goes, they take a little piece of Northeast Philadelphia with them? True fact! The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Flag Room, located at the Naval Support Activity base in Oxford Circle, is the only place in the world authorized to make th…

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200. AI and the Gospel Opportunity- Kindling Fire with Troy Mangum 24:22

1+ y ago24:22

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Here is my 200th podcast episode.I’ll be talking about the opportunity for the Gospel with the rise of AI1. What actually is Generative AI, LLM, ChatGPT?2. What are the social ramifications of deep fakes and other new AI events?3. What is the amazing opportunity for the Gospel to reach others right now?Thank you to all those who have listened to th…

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The Betsy Ross American flag mystery 22:30

1+ y ago22:30

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Philly Flags Part I: Even if you’re not intimately familiar with the history of Betsy Ross, you probably know the highlights of the story, right? The South Jersey native, at the request of George Washington and other leaders of the Revolution, made the first American flag, right there in her home in the Old City section of Philadelphia! But is that…

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199. Shaka Gnar 2023- Recap- a Caleb Would Go production- Kindling Fire with Troy Mangum 8:24

1+ y ago8:24

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Fast recap of Shaka Gnar 2023- a Caleb Would Go production- How did event go?- How much money did we raise for missionaries?- How to apply for missionary grants?https://www.calebwouldgo.com/applyΑπό τον Troy Mangum

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A brothers' bond, through fatherhood 16:30

1+ y ago16:30

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This episode is a follow-up to a story on The Jawncast titled 'Young, Black, Philly fathers, united' that was originally released June 16th, 2022. It has been republished, and should appear as the preceding episode in your feed. Fatherhood can be challenging for anyone, especially members of at-risk, violent communities in big cities like Philadelp…

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Young, Black, Philly fathers, united 22:30

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This story was originally published June 17th, 2022. To hear an update, listen to The Jawncast episode released June 16th, 2023 titled, 'A brothers' bond, through fatherhood.' Philadelphia’s 19132 zip code sees a lot of violence. It’s also home to the Institute for the Development of African American Youth, where each week, fathers, fathers-to-be, …

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Athene Donald, "Not Just for the Boys: Why We Need More Women in Science" (Oxford UP, 2023) 36:45

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Why are girls discouraged from doing science? Why do so many promising women leave science in early and mid-career? Why do women not prosper in the scientific workforce? Not Just for the Boys: Why We Need More Women in Science (Oxford UP, 2023) looks back at how society has historically excluded women from the scientific sphere and discourse, what …

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“Time travel” fashion and making clothes good again 26:42

1+ y ago26:42

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Kimberly McGlonn owns two clothing stores that stand out in a sea of fast fashion. Grant Blvd sells sustainable, ethical, locally-made clothes, and Blk Ivy is a thrift store based on the fashion of the Civil Rights Era. Sabrina Boyd-Surka visits the stores to learn more about Kimberly’s mission, why it’s so needed in the fashion industry, how histo…

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198. Kingdom Life- Matt Tommey- Kindling Fire Podcast with Troy Mangum 37:52

1+ y ago37:52

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Welcome back a listener's favorite Matt Tommey sharing about his latest book- God’s Plan for LivingIn this episode we unpack-The main concept in Matt’s new book - Identity comes before - Design comes before- Expansion comes before- Assignment comes before- Living from & for LoveTo live a kingdom life you have to start with identify and design.For f…

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Pickleball: not (just) your grandma’s sport 21:21

1+ y ago21:21

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Pickleball has exploded in popularity over the last few years, but it’s actually been around since the 1960s. You might think of it as an old people’s game, but most of the players in Philadelphia now are actually in their 20s and 30s. What’s drawing this new crowd to play a sport with such a silly name? (And where did that name come from?) Sabrina…

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197. Shaka Gnar 2023- a Caleb Would Go production- Kindling Fire w/ Troy Mangum 33:08

1+ y ago33:08

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Caleb Would Go - exist to empower the adventurous!Chris, Parker and myself co-founded this 5013.c in honor of Caleb BellOn this podcast episode1. What is Caleb Would Go?2. What is Shaka Gnar-surf, skate, skim, fun run, art, music missionary annual fundraiser?3. Missionary Applications are open for 20234. How can you Go or Send missionaries through …

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Why the Jamaican flag flies over the Penn Relays in Philadelphia 24:03

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If you go to the Penn Relays - the largest track and field meet in America - you’ll notice Jamaican flags all over the crowd and on the field. Athletes don’t come from a lot of foreign countries - mostly the East Coast and a few other states - so why are there so many teams and fans from Jamaica? Sabrina Boyd-Surka talked with some Jamaican athlete…

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196. Wisdom vs. Revelation- Troy Mangum - Kindling Fire Podcast 27:03

1+ y ago27:03

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*New Podcast* -Continuation from last discussion. “Christianity is this fierce contradiction and we don’t resolve the contradictions, they just remain fierce” GK Chesterton. (Paraphrased by Dr. Marc Buchanan)On this episode I discuss:1. Wisdom vs. Special Revelation tension2. Living in the “real” world3. God’s love and room for conflict in our spir…

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