Podcast appearances and mentions of Anthony Collins

Host Caitlin Barrar discusses early-season NBA storylines and midseason NFL developments, alongside co-hosts Anthony Collins and Loreale Blake.

Host Nick Diodato discusses this week's intriguing matchups in the NFL, the upcoming ALCS and NLCS, and the start of the NBA season, alongside co-hosts Anthony Collins and Ross Vocaturo.

Host Caitlin Barrar discusses the most surprising and disappointing fantasy football players from Week 5 of the NFL season, alongside co-hosts Christian Oliveri and Anthony Collins.

Host Jacob Glick discusses fantasy draft steals, waiver wire targets, and disappointments from kickoff weekend, alongside co-hosts Liam Page and Anthony Collins.

Host Oren Mouton discusses teams to watch in the final month of the MLB season and the Micah Parsons trade, alongside co-hosts Christian Oliveri and Anthony Collins.

Host Jacob Glick discusses possible moves before MLB's trade deadline, predictions for the 2025 NFL season, and the headlines from UFC 318, with co-hosts Oren Mouton and Anthony Collins.

Hebrews 4:14-16 - Anthony Collins - Sunday Morning, June 29, 2025 by First Baptist Church of Hammond

Host Sean Casey recaps the Red Bulls' season thus far, highlighting key contributors to the team's performance, alongside co-hosts Anthony Collins and Jake Marcial.

Host AJ Rayer breaks down the 2024 season for the Seton Hall Women's Soccer team and analyzes the team's future, alongside co-hosts Ryder Nuesell and Anthony Collins.

Host Miguel Freire discusses the last three Red Bulls matches, key contributors on the team, and their two upcoming home matches against DC United and Montreal with co-hosts Jake Marcial and Anthony Collins.

A new TV series has reignited conversations around incel culture, social media, and gender-based violence. Netflix’s ‘Adolescence’ follows the fictional story of a 13-year-old boy, Jamie, who’s arrested following the murder of his 14-year-old schoolmate Katie. To understand more about the world Adolescence portrays, TDA spoke to academic and social sciences expert Dr Anthony Collins, who works on issues of violence, gender and cultural studies. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara SeidlerGuest: Dr Anthony CollinsProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Chacey Cox discusses the WNBA including Golden State's new team, spring training injuries for the Yankees and Mets, and the dire situation in Dallas since the Luka Doncic trade with co-hosts Matt Nazario and Anthony Collins.

Anthony Collins joins us with his preview of the Clifford Park meeting.

Mobile Rolling-Darren Clayton and Steve Hewlett discuss all things Harness racing with Anthony Collins.

Host Chris Heite discusses a couple of players that stand out at each fantasy position at this point in the NFL season with analysts AJ Rayer and Anthony Collins.

Host Nick DiBlasi talks about the most surprising and underachieving teams in the NFL so far this season along with the Yankees and Mets in the MLB postseason with analysts Anthony Collins and Oren Mouton.

Host Dovid Holtzman recaps the Jets and Giants victories in Week 3 and gives his updated division predictions with analysts Chris Heite and Anthony Collins.

Host Dovid Holtzman discusses players to watch and players to stay away from going into Week 3 of the NFL regular season with analysts Oren Mouton and Anthony Collins.

In this illuminating episode of The Mic Drop Club, Douglas Hamandishe welcomes the multifaceted Anthony Collins, a cognitive neuroscience expert with a passion for both scientific research and creative expression. Anthony holds an MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience and a PhD in Psychology from the University of Sussex, where he broke new ground in the field of interpretation bias and its modification in anxiety. His doctoral work explores the intricate brain-mind-body relationship, offering fresh insights into how physiological and cognitive factors influence our mental health. In addition to his academic and clinical pursuits, Anthony currently works in a specialised mental health service, focusing on patients who have experienced psychosis. He also continues his research at Kent Medical School, aiming to revolutionise low-level treatments for anxiety and pathological worry. But Anthony is more than a scientist—he's also an established music producer, known worldwide under the alias Anthonycollins, blending his passion for techno, progressive, and chill step music with his deep understanding of the human psyche. In this episode, Douglas and Anthony dive into the misconceptions of cognitive psychology, explore the connection between neuroscience and Eastern philosophies, and uncover the secrets of self-discovery. Anthony's unique perspective, shaped by both his scientific background and creative endeavours, offers practical strategies for improving focus, memory, and overall mental well-being. Key Takeaways: The myths and truths about cognitive psychology and its impact on everyday life. Techniques to enhance memory, focus, and mental energy, inspired by Anthony's groundbreaking research. How Anthony blends neuroscience, psychology, and music to inform both his personal and professional life. A deep dive into the mind-body connection and how it shapes our cognitive biases. Insights from Eastern philosophy and neuroscience on understanding the concept of "self." The importance of creating your path, whether as a scientist, creator, or individual in pursuit of personal growth. Reach out to Anthony to find out more: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-collins-a14630221/   Don't Just Live Life, Make Life Boom!

Host AJ Rayer goes over the Week 1 NFL matchups to look at the top fantasy players in each game with analysts Chris Heite and Anthony Collins.

This week the guys kicks things off discussing the extravaganza 50 cent brought to Shreveport, LA with his new film studio. Just Robyn has a date (3:42). A continuation of last weeks segment of which cartoon characters you want to sleep with (7:55). How to respond to an altercation with a guest on the podcast (12:31). Skai Jackson DV charge (19:05) New Jersey resident Anthony Collins charged with manslaughter after killing a man for making racial slurs towards his family (25:38). Judge Kenneth King in hot water after treating 16 year old on field trip with jail time for sleeping in courtroom (33:10). Florida couple robbed for casino winnings (38:19). Tyrese Gibson in news for cosplaying as Marvin Gaye (41:15). Hollywood Nicky breakdown how Ronald Reagan finessed America and put the nation in an economic downward spiral (46:29). Is Michael Rubin out of line for speaking on black culture (51:55). Actress Garcelle Beauvais dating app woes (55:40). Hollywood Nicky hatred for Savanah James (58:12). August Alsina in the media again for sexuality (1:04:32) Simone Biles biological mother wanting to be back in her life (1:07:44) and much more with guest host Just Robyn so tune in......

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Hailing from San José, Costa Rica, Artro has been immersed in the world of sound for nearly two decades. His multifaceted musical journey encompasses drumming, DJing, sound production, and field recordings, each serving various artistic purposes. Artro operates primarily from his studio, Trial Und Error, situated within Central America's pioneering electronic music record store and distributor, Sala Sinestesia. Artro's sonic explorations span the globe, covering a diverse range of genres such as Ambient, breaks, micro, minimal, house, Electro, Dub, Techno, Acid, IDM, and more. Since 2012, he has been releasing music and co-founded microminimal records. He is also an integral part of projects like Atypical Noise and Selected Beats within Costa Rica. When curating events, Artro tailors his sound to match the concept, collaborators, audience, and venue, creating a unique musical journey that traverses a spectrum of emotions and experiences. His compositions are characterized by rich textures, intricate patterns, and an organic, rhythmic flow that unites everything. Artro meticulously selects handpicked records and digital releases, including his own and those from his friends. He has delved into live audiovisual performances, expanding his artistic repertoire. His music and unique vibe have graced various platforms, including podcasts, festivals, radio stations like Mixology and 104.7 Hit, as well as international venues in Nicaragua, Honduras, Beijing, Houston, New York, Panamá, Chengdu, Qingdao, Honduras, Romania, London, El Salvador, Colombia, and throughout Costa Rica. His performances have illuminated renowned spaces such as Club Vertigo, Antik, TBA Brooklyn, Club Retrovisor, Menos1, M+ Moduldar REEF (Honduras), Ocaso Festival, and ESPOL Festival Ecuador. Artro has also shared the stage with distinguished artists like Anthony Collins, Taimur Agha, Flo Massé, Julie Marghilano, Lee Burton, Resom, Jenifa Mayanja, Okain, Ena Lind, Ray Okpara, Dsan, Dance Spirit, and many others, establishing himself as a constant and innovative force in the world of electronic music. Artro's prolific discography dates back to 2012, with his debut EP, "Obtalá," followed by releases on labels such as Half Seas Over (Costa Rica), DZB Records (Spain), Beatamin Recordings, SLOH/Handcrafted Label, Impresión Label, Dul Recordings, and Múltiple Música. Excitingly, he is set to release his music on vinyl through prestigious record labels like BLKmarket Music, with more releases on the horizon, cementing Artro's status as a dynamic and forward-thinking artist. Keep an eye on Artro: https://instagram.com/artromusik https://instagram.com/sinestesiarecordstore https://facebook.com/Artromusic https://soundcloud.com/artromusic https://ra.co/dj/artro https://linktr.ee/artromusik https://linktr.ee/sinestesiacr Listen to more electronic music on Intaresu https://intaresu.com

Welcome to Beyond the Graveyard, the official podcast of the Savannah Ghost Pirates. In Episode 3, Ghost Pirates broadcaster Cristiano Simonetta welcomes Anthony Collins to the show as they break down his role on the ice, his favorite horror movies and what Ghost Pirates fans can expect from him in 2023-24. Follow the Ghost Pirates on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SavGhostPirates Follow the Ghost Pirates on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SavGhostPirates Follow the Ghost Pirates on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savghostpirates

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Anthony Collins, an incredible advocate for indigenous wellness and a talented photographer. Thosh shared his remarkable journey of personal growth and cultural revitalization, which began on the Salt River Reservation where he was raised. He spoke candidly about the grief and trauma experienced in indigenous communities due to the loss of land, culture, and traditional lifestyles. Thosh also discussed the transformative impact of the indigenous wellness movement and his involvement in the welfare culture initiative, which aims to bridge the gap between modern wellness approaches and traditional cultural practices.  We delved into his personal struggles with alcohol and substance use, and how he found healing and sobriety through the indigenous wellness movement. Thosh emphasized the importance of having a vision for oneself and taking daily steps towards its realization. He shared insights into cultivating indigenous wellness, highlighting the significance of ceremony and acknowledging our interconnectedness with all living things. Thosh's story is one of resilience, determination, and inspiring others to embrace their cultural heritage for a healthier and fulfilling future. About his book The Seven Circles: In The Seven Circles, Luger and Collins share intimate stories from their life journeys growing up in tribal communities, from the Indigenous tradition of staying active and spiritually centered through running and dance, to the universal Indigenous emphasis on a light-filled, minimalist home to create sacred space. Along the way, Luger and Collins invite readers to both adapt these teachings to their lives as well as do so without appropriating and erasing the original context, representing a critical new ethos for the wellness space. Each chapter closes with practical advice on how to engage with the teachings, as well as wisdom for keeping that particular circle in harmony with the others. With warmth and generosity—and 75 atmospheric photographs by Collins throughout—The Seven Circles teaches us how to connect with nature, with our community, and with ourselves, and to integrate ancient Indigenous philosophies of health and wellbeing into our own lives to find healing and balance. —----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FREE COURSE: Hey there, high achievers! Are you ready to unlock your true potential and smash through those limiting beliefs? ⁠Get started right now with my FREE Breaking Barriers course, designed specifically for driven entrepreneurs like you!⁠ ONLINE COURSE for $20.22. Craving a personalized approach to optimizing your habits for peak performance in business, health, and creativity? Then you need to check out my exclusive "20-Day Cheat Code for Health, Happiness, and Habits!" ⁠Click the link and get ready to skyrocket your success - all for just $20.22!⁠ Unlock your full potential as an athlete and entrepreneur with personalized mentorship tailored to help you dominate in your field – apply for a High-Performance Mentor today! Calling all athletes and high-powered entrepreneurs! Are you on the hunt for personalized guidance to elevate your performance and reach new heights? You've found the perfect solution! Apply today for an opportunity to work with a dedicated High-Performance Mentor who understands your unique needs. Let's schedule a call to discuss how this life-changing mentorship can transform your game, both on and off the field. Don't wait – start your application here: ⁠https://thedeziabeyta.com/application⁠ Elevate your performance and conquer your goals, Coach Dezi

Anthony Collins - Sunday Evening, December 11, 2022 by First Baptist Church of Hammond

The voice of the Central Highlands, Bluff's Scott Power will be the guest caller joining Anthony Collins, Josh Fleming, Brett Moody, Dan Thomas and Paul Dolan for this year's Racer Callers Night at Clifford Park. We caught up with the voice of Central Highlands - have a listen.

Originally Recorded: 2022/05/28 Anthony Collins enthusiastically sat down with Dave & Bridget to discuss the viewing party to end all viewing parties: a free event he is throwing for ALL #TWDFamily who can make it down to Covington, GA on November 20th to watch #TheWalkingDead's #SeriesFinale. You can find out more about this momentous event, here: https://Linktr.ee/ThatsMyViewingParty This interview wasn't marred by many technical difficulties, though they definitely seemed annoying at the time! We made the uncut version of this interview available in our unedited reel of all of our footage from The Camp's Memorial Day Weekend event (2022) for you to digest and I HIGHLY recommend you take a look. We go into some extended conversation about both The #WalkingDead and #BetterCallSaul that we had to cut for time, but wanted to make available to those who were interested. If you want this and a whole lot more, create a FREE account on Ko-fi.com and head here: https://ko-fi.com/post/RAWUNEDITED-Footage-from-THE-CAMP-Y8Y6DQOAV

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From playing vs Josh Gratton, fight training with Anthony Collins, and fighting NIco Blachman. Chris Ordoobadi is just getting his feet wet in the ECHL but looking to keep some tough hockey around in the process. In his first year with the league we review his season and how he got into playing the beautiful game. Sit back and enjoy some fight talk, great laughs, and a genuine dude. Best of luck in this offseason and the upcoming season to Chris Ordoobadi! FOLLOW THE POD AND SIXPACK! SixPack: https://www.sixpackcoverage.com/ SixPack Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCBqG8-6EZm3_lpRaxfLwvw FOLLOW THE POD! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJc2KZ2MF68_cm0Zuv7L8Nw Twitter: https://twitter.com/5ForFightingPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FiveForFightingPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fiveforfightingpod/?hl=en

As mentioned in previous episodes, Anthony Collins is in contention for holding the heavyweight champ title of the ECHL. From the BCHL, SPHL to currently playing in the ECHL. Anthony does not stray from dropping the gloves and has taken on some great fighters to include Howe, Crunk, Hand, Hunt, Neuber, and even NHLer Darryl Bootland! Take a stroll through the career of Anthony Collins and see what the future holds for where he may end up next year! FOLLOW THE POD AND SIXPACK! SixPack: https://www.sixpackcoverage.com/ SixPack Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCBqG8-6EZm3_lpRaxfLwvw FOLLOW THE POD! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJc2KZ2MF68_cm0Zuv7L8Nw Twitter: https://twitter.com/5ForFightingPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FiveForFightingPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fiveforfightingpod/?hl=en

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Anthony Collins disputed the literal interpretation of prophecy that Whiston proposed and used a typological interpretation but the question remains whether he genuinely believed that allegorical interpretation was true.

My guest for this episode is, Anthony Collins, CEO @ Topflight Travel Group. TTG is one of the UK and Ireland's leading privately-owned travel companies with businesses which include Topflight, Topflight for Schools, Directski.com, Ski Beat and Ski McNeill.Connect with Anthony - https://www.linkedin.com/in/antocollins/ Website - https://www.topflighttravelgroup.com/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/scaling-your-business-wrian-lanigan. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, We had a chat with Queensland Based Caller Anthony Collins about his career in the industry. Anthony was a former harness driver turned media presenter over at Sky Racing in Australia calling all three codes which is Harness, Greyhounds and Thoroughbred. We talk about his long journey to becoming a race caller as well as what to look for at certain tracks. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/andawaytheyjoe/support

Anthony Collins and I discuss the worst photography advice you, the listeners, have received over the years, and we have a few questions about some Adobe projects... Does anyone know what happened to the Adobe Moving Stills project? Anyone? Anyone? About Anthony Collins “I am a New York City-based photographer and I specialize in editorial and assignment photography, shooting nationally and internationally for Fortune 500 companies, advertising agencies, and design firms of all sizes. Using my background in electrical engineering and my great love of art I strive to deliver strong, dynamic, and beautiful images. I love working with clients of all kinds, whether they are the board of directors or the members of a creative team. I am project-focused, technically flexible, and efficient. Most importantly, I am sensitive to my clients needs at all times. In my twenty years of experience I have traveled with my camera to more than forty countries—from the Arctic Circle to the Great Barrier Reef. If you need a photographer to hang out of a helicopter or hang in a boardroom, I'm the one you want!” You can check out Anthony's website over at AnthonyCollins.nyc Support the Nerdy Photographer Podcast If you would like to support the Nerdy Photographer Podcast, that's great. You can find multiple ways to help on our support page, or go visit our merchandise page! Get More Nerdy Photographer Action! Get social on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube! Join the Nerdy Photographer Reddit Group Join the Nerdy Photographer Facebook Group The Nerdy Photographer podcast is a photography podcast discussing life, business, and pop culture with a little bit of useless information in each episode. This podcast is edited and produced by award winning New York City and New Jersey wedding photographer Casey Fatchett.  

This week we have professional athlete Anthony Collins join us to explain his student - athlete experience, adjustments needing to be made as he progresses in his career, and how it was being the “little dude” on the court! Tune in !! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/getontheline/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/getontheline/support

I sit down with my friend and accomplished commercial photographer, Anthony Collins, to discuss whether the old adage, "Dress for success!" still applies in the photography industry. The consensus? You should, at the very least, dress to the level of your client...and videographers are usually the most poorly dressed vendors at any wedding or event. About Anthony Collins “I am a New York City-based photographer and I specialize in editorial and assignment photography, shooting nationally and internationally for Fortune 500 companies, advertising agencies, and design firms of all sizes. Using my background in electrical engineering and my great love of art I strive to deliver strong, dynamic, and beautiful images. I love working with clients of all kinds, whether they are the board of directors or the members of a creative team. I am project-focused, technically flexible, and efficient. Most importantly, I am sensitive to my clients needs at all times. In my twenty years of experience I have traveled with my camera to more than forty countries—from the Arctic Circle to the Great Barrier Reef. If you need a photographer to hang out of a helicopter or hang in a boardroom, I'm the one you want!” You can check out Anthony's website over at AnthonyCollins.nyc Support the Nerdy Photographer Podcast If you would like to support the Nerdy Photographer Podcast, that's great. You can find multiple ways to help on our support page, or go visit our merchandise page! Get More Nerdy Photographer Action! Get social on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube! Join the Nerdy Photographer Reddit Group Join the Nerdy Photographer Facebook Group The Nerdy Photographer podcast is a photography podcast discussing life, business, and pop culture with a little bit of useless information in each episode. This podcast is edited and produced by Casey Fatchett.  

Anthony Collins and I discuss the practice known as 'price fishing' - where a potential client (or another photographer) reaches out only interested in your prices. We discuss our thoughts on setting prices, sharing prices with clients, and what to do when people try to steal your pricing information. Including the time another photographer pretended to be a celebrity to get my wedding photography rates. About Anthony Collins “I am a New York City-based photographer and I specialize in editorial and assignment photography, shooting nationally and internationally for Fortune 500 companies, advertising agencies, and design firms of all sizes. Using my background in electrical engineering and my great love of art I strive to deliver strong, dynamic, and beautiful images. I love working with clients of all kinds, whether they are the board of directors or the members of a creative team. I am project-focused, technically flexible, and efficient. Most importantly, I am sensitive to my clients needs at all times. In my twenty years of experience I have traveled with my camera to more than forty countries—from the Arctic Circle to the Great Barrier Reef. If you need a photographer to hang out of a helicopter or hang in a boardroom, I'm the one you want!” You can check out Anthony's website over at AnthonyCollins.nyc Support the Nerdy Photographer Podcast If you would like to support the Nerdy Photographer Podcast, that's great. You can find multiple ways to help on our support page, or go visit our merchandise page! Get More Nerdy Photographer Action! Get social on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube! Join the Nerdy Photographer Reddit Group Join the Nerdy Photographer Facebook Group The Nerdy Photographer podcast is a photography podcast discussing life, business, and pop culture with a little bit of useless information in each episode. This podcast is edited and produced by Casey Fatchett.

Anthony Collins and I sit down to discuss strange stories you the listeners have submitted about weird things clients have asked or done, and we decide whether we think these stories are real or BS! Seriously, you sent in some truly weird things you say that clients have asked you to do. Are you making these stories up? About Anthony Collins “I am a New York City-based photographer and I specialize in editorial and assignment photography, shooting nationally and internationally for Fortune 500 companies, advertising agencies, and design firms of all sizes. Using my background in electrical engineering and my great love of art I strive to deliver strong, dynamic, and beautiful images. I love working with clients of all kinds, whether they are the board of directors or the members of a creative team. I am project-focused, technically flexible, and efficient. Most importantly, I am sensitive to my clients needs at all times. In my twenty years of experience I have traveled with my camera to more than forty countries—from the Arctic Circle to the Great Barrier Reef. If you need a photographer to hang out of a helicopter or hang in a boardroom, I'm the one you want!” You can check out Anthony's website over at AnthonyCollins.nyc Support the Nerdy Photographer Podcast If you would like to support the Nerdy Photographer Podcast, that's great. You can find multiple ways to help on our support page, or go visit our merchandise page! Get More Nerdy Photographer Action! Get social on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube! Join the Nerdy Photographer Reddit Group Join the Nerdy Photographer Facebook Group The Nerdy Photographer podcast is a photography podcast discussing life, business, and pop culture with a little bit of useless information in each episode. This podcast is edited and produced by Casey Fatchett.  

In this episode we sit down with successful hunter Anthony Collins who helps mentor a lasting legacy of what defines success, trophies, and memories through hunting. He provides us insights into how he coached his brother in harvesting his first bull and touches on notching trophy tags with limited time as a family man. So much valuable information in this cast it will motivate you to be better.     IG: Idaho_anthony

From homelessness to hope! How Pastor Anthony overcame depression, addiction, and a "homeless mind." Jeremiah 29:11 MSG "I know what I'm doing. I have it all planned out—plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for."

 Dr. Anthony Collins, President of Clarkson University since 2003, believes in the importance of finding new ways to promote a culture of innovation in one of the nation's top technical colleges. It's a culture engrained in our mission here at the NYISO as we transition to the grid of the future. Why does that matter so much today? We are in the midst of some of the biggest changes to the energy grid that we've seen in a century, as we move from traditional forms of generation to resources more reliant on solar and wind which literally change with the weather. As we prepare to make changes to our energy markets to support these new technologies, we need staff with both strong technical knowledge and the ability to think creatively. Clarkson University, which has prepared many of our talented staff in the past (including our President and CEO Rich Dewey), is creating the types of graduates we are looking for. Dr. Collins recently spoke to NYISO Vice President of External Affairs and Corporate Communications, Kevin Lanahan, for our Power Trends Podcast. Hear the steps Clarkson University has taken to prepare its students for the jobs of tomorrow, from creating an “Innovation Hub” in the center of campus to investing in businesses owned by students.

I sit down with my friend, commercial photographer Anthony Collins, to discuss how the community of photographers has changed over the last 20 years. As the community of photographers has moved further and further online, there have been opportunities for more connections, but how strong are they? Are influencers ruining the photography industry? About Our Guest, Anthony Collins “I am a New York City-based photographer and I specialize in editorial and assignment photography, shooting nationally and internationally for Fortune 500 companies, advertising agencies, and design firms of all sizes. Using my background in electrical engineering and my great love of art I strive to deliver strong, dynamic, and beautiful images. I love working with clients of all kinds, whether they are the board of directors or the members of a creative team. I am project-focused, technically flexible, and efficient. Most importantly, I am sensitive to my clients needs at all times. In my twenty years of experience I have traveled with my camera to more than forty countries—from the Arctic Circle to the Great Barrier Reef. If you need a photographer to hang out of a helicopter or hang in a boardroom, I'm the one you want!” You can check out Anthony's website over at AnthonyCollins.nyc Support the Nerdy Photographer Podcast If you would like to support the Nerdy Photographer Podcast, that's great. You can find multiple ways to help on our support page, or go visit our merchandise page! Get More Nerdy Photographer Action! Get social on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube! Join the Nerdy Photographer Reddit Group Join the Nerdy Photographer Facebook Group The Nerdy Photographer podcast is a photography podcast discussing life, business, and pop culture with a little bit of useless information in each episode. This podcast is edited and produced by Casey Fatchett.

Between my friend Anthony Collins and I, we have over 40 years of photography experience...so, we sat down to discuss what makes someone a "professional" photographer. Is it as simple as charging money for photography work? Does your gear make you a professional? About Anthony Collins “I am a New York City-based photographer and I specialize in editorial and assignment photography, shooting nationally and internationally for Fortune 500 companies, advertising agencies, and design firms of all sizes. Using my background in electrical engineering and my great love of art I strive to deliver strong, dynamic, and beautiful images. I love working with clients of all kinds, whether they are the board of directors or the members of a creative team. I am project-focused, technically flexible, and efficient. Most importantly, I am sensitive to my clients needs at all times. In my twenty years of experience I have traveled with my camera to more than forty countries—from the Arctic Circle to the Great Barrier Reef. If you need a photographer to hang out of a helicopter or hang in a boardroom, I'm the one you want!” You can check out Anthony's website over at AnthonyCollins.nyc Support the Nerdy Photographer Podcast If you would like to support the Nerdy Photographer Podcast, that's great. You can find multiple ways to help on our support page, or go visit our merchandise page! Get More Nerdy Photographer Action! Get social on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube! Join the Nerdy Photographer Reddit Group Join the Nerdy Photographer Facebook Group The Nerdy Photographer podcast is a photography podcast discussing life, business, and pop culture with a little bit of useless information in each episode. This podcast is edited and produced by Casey Fatchett.

I sit down with my friend, and world-traveling photographer, Anthony Collins, to discuss commercial photography, traveling with your gear, and what it's like working on multiple continents! As Anthony likes to say he "shamelessly followed the money" when switching over to commercial photography. How did it effect his business? Listen and find out. About Anthony Collins “I am a New York City-based photographer and I specialize in editorial and assignment photography, shooting nationally and internationally for Fortune 500 companies, advertising agencies, and design firms of all sizes. Using my background in electrical engineering and my great love of art I strive to deliver strong, dynamic, and beautiful images. I love working with clients of all kinds, whether they are the board of directors or the members of a creative team. I am project-focused, technically flexible, and efficient. Most importantly, I am sensitive to my clients needs at all times. In my twenty years of experience I have traveled with my camera to more than forty countries—from the Arctic Circle to the Great Barrier Reef. If you need a photographer to hang out of a helicopter or hang in a boardroom, I'm the one you want!” You can check out Anthony's website over at AnthonyCollins.nyc Support the Nerdy Photographer Podcast If you would like to support the Nerdy Photographer Podcast, that's great. You can find multiple ways to help on our support page, or go visit our merchandise page! Get More Nerdy Photographer Action! Get social on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube! Join the Nerdy Photographer Reddit Group Join the Nerdy Photographer Facebook Group The Nerdy Photographer podcast is a photography podcast discussing life, business, and pop culture with a little bit of useless information in each episode. This podcast is edited and produced by Casey Fatchett.

This 130th episode is titled Up North, Then South.This is the last episode in which we take a look at The Church in Europe following the Enlightenment. The narrative is nowhere near exhausTIVE. It's more an exhaustING summary of Scandinavia, the Dutch United Provinces, Austria, and Italy. We've already looked at Germany, France, and Spain.The end of the 17th century proved to be a brutal time in Scandinavia. Some 60% of the population died from 1695-7 due to warfare and the disease and famine of its aftermath. As if they hadn't had enough misery, the Great Northern War of 1700–1721 then followed. In the desperation of the times, Lutherans provide devotionals offering hope and comfort, while calling for prayer and repentance.Along with northern Germany -- Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland were Lutheran strongholds. Citizens were required to swear loyalty to a Lutheran State Church in league with absolutist monarchs.But during the Great Northern War, Swedish King Charles XII suffered a massive defeat by the Russian armies of Peter the Great. Sweden lost large tracts of land and the throne lost clout with the people. A so-called “Age of Liberty” followed that lasted most of the rest of the 18th century. The Swedish Parliament gained power and reformers gave a rationalist slant to Swedish education. They battled with Lutheran clergy who wanted to retain some  theology in the education of Sweden's young.Many returning captured Swedes imprisoned in Russia, had converted to Pietism by missionaries sent by Francke and the University at Halle we talked about last time. The soldiers became advocates for Pietism back home. Moravians also promoted revivals in Scandinavia.After a grab for power in 1772, Gustavus III nullified the Swedish Constitution restraining the reach of royal power. He imposed a new Constitution designed to reinforce Lutheranism as the basis of government. He said, “Unanimity in religion, and the true divine worship, is the surest basis of a lawful, concordant, and stable government.” But in 1781, limited toleration came to Sweden when other Protestant groups were once again allowed. Catholicism, however, remained banned.From 1609, when the Dutch won their liberty from Spain, until Louis XIVth's invasion in 1672, the Dutch United Provinces had its “Golden Age” and enjoyed what Simon Schama called an “embarrassment of riches.” This was due mostly to their lucrative international trade and free market economy. The Dutch eschewed the traditional monarchy dominating the rest of Europe in favor of a far more egalitarian Parliamentary system.Amsterdam was a thriving commercial and cultural center. Its population more than doubled from 1600 to 1800. Amsterdam's docks were always packed. Its warehouses stuffed with goods from all over the world and the trade of the massive and powerful Dutch East India Company. From its earliest days, this trading enterprise supported Reformed missionary work at posts in the Malay Archipelago, Sri Lanka, and South Africa. In July 1625, Dutch traders established New Amsterdam, later known as New York City.The United Provinces were intellectual a religious crossroads for Europe through its universities, publishing houses, and churches. Protestant students from Germany, Finland, and France flocked there to study at the University of Leiden and other schools.The main task of the faculty at the University of Leiden was the study of Scriptures. Its chief professor was Joseph Scaliger whose knowledge of the classics and biblical textual criticism made him one of Europe's premier scholars. Others notable scholars were scholars included Arminius and Gomarus.As many of our listeners know, the 17th century was the Dutch golden age of art. Thousands of painters created millions of paintings with scenes ranging from battles and landscapes, to churches, still life, and portraits. Among the more famous masters were Rembrandt, Frans Hal, and Vermeer. But by the 18th century, the quality of Dutch art had somewhat fallen.The Dutch Reformed Church affirmed the 1561 Belgic Confession of Faith. It addressed topics ranging from the Trinity, the work of Christ, and the sacraments, to Church-State relations. Although the Reformed Church was the “official” faith, the United Provinces were known for their toleration of other groups. That didn't mean there weren't heated theological rows. Two parties emerged in the Dutch Reformed Church: the “precise” Calvinists who wanted churches to possess binding doctrinal authority, and the “loose or moderate” Calvinists who desired greater freedom of religious thought.The Dutch Provinces often served as a haven for those seeking relief from persecution in other parts of Europe. Amsterdam was a notable home to a large Jewish community. Some 70,000 French Huguenots took refuge there and married into the populace. An Anabaptist community flourished. Religious dissidents like Baruch Spinoza and Anthony Collins, an exile from England, weren't much respected but they were at least not beat up.Many Europeans admired the Dutch Republic for its successful war of liberation from the Spanish, its egalitarian government, as well as its vital free market economy. By 1675, there were fifty-five printing presses and 200 booksellers in Amsterdam, adding to the burgeoning base of middle-class scholars.During the 18th century, the Dutch, while continuing to be officially Reformed, saw an increase in the number of those they'd been less tolerant toward; namely=Catholics, Dissenters, and Jews. Revivals frequently passed through more rural domains. In 1749 and 50, emotionally-charged revival meetings took place with the ministry of Gerard Kuypers. Villages in the Netherlands and nearby Germany experienced similar revivals.In a foreshadowing of Intelligent Design and the fine-tuning of the universe arguments, a number of Dutch theologian-scientists wrote works in which they sought to demonstrate that the intricacy of designs in nature prove God's existence. Until the 1770s, the Reformed Church played a dominant role in Dutch public life. Some 60% of the population was Reformed, 35% Catholic, 5% percent Anabaptists and Jews.There really never was a Dutch version of the Enlightenment. Most of its participants never espoused a militant atheism, but sought to accommodate their faith to educational reforms and religious toleration. They appreciated the new science and advances in technology.Now we turn back to Geneva; adopted home of John Calvin.During the early 1750s, Geneva was the home of both Voltaire and Rousseau, well-known Enlightenment thinkers and scoffers at Christianity.Several of Geneva's pastors proposed a reasonable and tolerant form of Christianity that warmed to some of the more liberal Enlightenment ideas. This was a huge turn from the position of Francis Turretin who in the mid-17th century, led the Reformed and conservative theologians of Geneva to the idea that the City was a theocracy with God as its ruler. Turretin said the government ought defend “the culture of pure religion and the pious care of nurturing the church.” Turretin's party defended the Masoretic pointing of the Hebrew text, making this belief binding on the Swiss church. These pastors feared if Hebrew vowels were left out, the Hebrew words of the Old Testament were susceptible to interpretations that varied from those they approved. They also tried to force pastoral candidates to repudiate the doctrine of “universal grace” being championed by an emerging class of theologians.But in 1706 Turretin's son, Jean, repudiated his father's work and embraced a more liberal theology that advocated the role of reason in determining truth. He denied his father's soteriology, doctrine of salvation, and eschewed limited atonement. By the 1720s, Arminianism had taken firm root in Geneva.In Feb, 1670, the Hapsburg, Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor and a devout Roman Catholic, ordered all Jews to leave Austrian lands. Vienna became a major center of cultural. After the defeat of the Turks, it's population boomed, growing from about 100K in 1700 to twice that 80 years later. The construction of the Schwarzenberg and Schönberg Palaces enhanced its prestige while the music of Haydn and Mozart made Vienna famous across Europe.The Hapsburg Emperors Joseph I and Charles VI supported Jesuit missionary efforts to convert Protestants. Jesuits created a baroque Catholic culture in Austria and Bohemia with the construction of magnificent churches in cities and the countryside.Though loyally Catholic, the Hapsburgs rejected the pope's interference in Austria's religious and political life. They'd proven their devotion to Rome when in 1683, Leopold saved The Church from the Turks. Austria was the “rock” on which the Catholic Church was built. It was the Hapsburgs who saved the faith form the infidel, not the pope.In October of 1740, at the death of her father, Maria Theresa took the titles Archduchess of Austria, Queen of Bohemia, and Queen of Hungary. In 1745, her husband, Francis Stephen, became the Holy Roman Emperor under the name Francis I. Disturbed by the Prussian Frederick II's seizure of Silesia, Maria Theresa attempted to reform the military and governmental structures of Austria after Enlightenment ideals. She became the proponent of what's called “Enlightened Absolutism.” At the same time, she was ready to apply repressive measures against those who resisted her reforms. On one occasion she warned that he is “no friend to humanity who allows everyone his own thoughts.”Maria Theresa was a devout Catholic influenced by counselors favorable to Jansenism. With the advice of her chancellor, she tried to establish a national Catholic Church in which the pope had authority only in spiritual matters.Maria Theresa did not allow Protestants to sell their property or leave her lands. She required those who refused to convert to Catholicism to emigrate to Transylvania, where Protestantism was permitted. Nor did Maria Theresa intercede to save the Jesuits when their society was dissolved. She allowed 2000 Protestants to live in Vienna, but she forced the city's Jews to live in a ghetto.Upon the death of Maria Theresa, Joseph II passed Edicts of Toleration that allowed greater freedoms for non-Catholics and continued the policy of subjugating Church power to that of the State. He confiscated the property of over 700 monasteries, displacing 27,000 monks and nuns and used the proceeds to build new churches.Like Germany, during the 18th century, Italy didn't exist as a nation as we know it. It was a hodge-podge of various principalities. They didn't even share a common language.The population of the peninsula grew from eleven to fifteen million in the first half of the century. But in the 1760's a severe famine struck Florence, Rome, and Naples.The region of Tuscany was a hot-bed of the Jansenists who, as you'll remember, were a kind of Calvinist-Catholics.A handful of Italian academics promoted rationalist views in the Catholic church, eliminating what they regarded as backward features of Italian culture. But the Enlightenment just didn't gain the traction in Italy it did in the rest of Europe.The popes of the 18th century had difficulty dealing with the now powerful secular rulers of Europe, no longer threatened by Church power or political machinations.Even the Papal States were frequently invaded by foreign powers. Conquerors only left after they'd secured hefty ransoms. Popes were forced to make concessions that made their weakness evident to all. Despite that, Rome continued to attract large numbers of pilgrims, students, and artists. Pilgrims hoped for a blessing from the Pope or a healing while visiting the many shrines.Then there were the youth on the Grand Tour, as it was called. They were most often graduates of Cambridge, Oxford, the University of Paris or some other school who headed to Italy to gain knowledge in classical culture. In 1776, Samuel Johnson underscored the importance of Italy as a destination for those making the Grand Tour: “A man who has not been in Italy, is always conscious of an inferiority. The grand object of traveling is to see the shores of the Mediterranean. On those shores were the four great Empires of the world; the Assyrian, the Persian, the Grecian, and the Roman.”Several popes supported the establishment of academies, colleges, and universities and encouraged general scholarship. Under their generous patronage Rome's artistic riches in painting, sculpture, music, and monuments flourished. Pope Clement XI initiated plans for the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps in the early 18th century.But to give you an idea of how the tables had turned and now kings dominated popes, it was this same Clement, who became a pawn in the hands of Emperor Joseph I and Louis XIV. Louis forced Clement to issue a papal bull dealing with the Jesuit-Jansenist controversy.Papal prestige suffered seriously during the French Revolution. Pope Pius VI was obliged to condemn the “Declaration of the Rights of Man” as well as the “Civil Constitution of the Clergy.” This split the French between those revolutionaries who wanted to throw off the Absolutist government of the French monarchy but maintain their Catholicism, and those French who wanted to be done with religion as well.Bottom Line: The Enlightenment witnessed serious challenges to both the papacy's temporal and spiritual authority.

This episode of CS is titled Results.Now that we've taken a look at some of the movements and luminaries of the Renaissance, Reformation, and Enlightenment, it's time for a review of the results and their impact on The Church.Once we embark in the next Era of Church History, we'll find ourselves in the weeds of so many movements we're going to have to back up and take it in an even more summary form than we have. Turns out, the warning Roman Catholics sounded when Protestants split off turned out to be true. They warned if Luther and other Reformers left the Mother Church, they'd commence a fragmenting that would never end. They foretold that anyone with their own idea of the way things ought to be would run off to start their own group, that would become another church, then a movement of churches and eventually a denomination. The hundreds of denominations and tens of thousands of independent churches today are testimony to that fragmenting.The problem for us here with CS is this – There's no way we can chronicle all the many directions the Church went in that fragmenting. We'll need to stand back to only mark the broad strokes.Though the Enlightenment heavyweight John Locke was an active advocate of religious tolerance, he made it clear tolerance didn't apply to Catholics. The fear in England of a Catholic-Jacobite conspiracy, valid it turned out, moved Locke and the Anglican clergy to be wary of granting Catholics the full spectrum of civil rights. On the contrary, the English were at one point so paranoid of Rome's attempt to seize the throne, a 1699 statute made the saying of a Latin mass a crime.Many Roman Church apologists were talented writers and challenged Anglican teachings. In 1665, Bishop Tillotson answered John Sergeant's treatise titled Sure Footing in Christianity, or Rational Discourses on the Rule of Faith. Sergeant worried some Protestants might convert to Catholicism for political reasons. His anxiety grew in 1685 when the Roman Catholic Duke of York, James II, became king. King James's Declaration of Indulgences removed restrictions blocking Catholics from serving in the government.The arrival of William III and the Glorious Revolution ended James' efforts to return England to the Catholic fold. He was allowed to leave England for France at the end of 1688. Then in 1714, with the Peace of Utrecht ending the War of the Spanish Succession, France's King Louis XIV, promised he'd no longer back the Stuart claim to England's throne.During the 18th C, Catholics in England were a minority. At the dawn of the century, there were only two convents in England, with a whopping 25 nuns. By 1770, the number of Catholics still only numbered some 80,000. They lacked civil and political rights and were considered social outsiders. The Marriage Act of 1753 disallowed any wedding not conducted according to the Anglican rite, excepting Quakers and Jews.This is not to say all English Protestants were intolerant of Roman Catholics. Some of the upper classes appreciated varied aspects of Roman culture. They owned art produced by Catholic artists and thought making the continental Grand Tour a vital part of proper education. One of the chief stops on that Tour was, of course, Rome.Still, anti-Catholic feelings on the part of the common people were seen in the Gordon Riots of 1780. When the 1699 statute banning the Mass was removed, a mob burned down Catholic homes and churches. Catholics didn't receive full civil liberty until the Emancipation Act of 1829.While Anglicans, Baptists, and Catholics sniped at each other, they all agreed Deism represented a serious threat to the Christian Faith. England proved to be Deism's most fertile soil.In 1645, Lord Herbert of Cherbury, Father of English Deism, proposed five articles as the basis of his rationalist religion.1) God exists;2) We are obliged to revere God;3) Worship consists of a practical morality;4) We should repent of sin;5) A future divine judgment awaits all people based on how they've lived.Charles Blount published several works that furthered the Deist cause in England. John Toland's Christianity not Mysterious in 1696 opened the floodgates of Deistic literature. Contemporaries of John Locke viewed his The Reasonableness of Christianity as preparing the way for Toland's explicitly Deist work. Locke tried to blunt the accusation by saying while Toland was a friend, his ideas were his own and had no connection to his own.The first half of the 18th C saw an onslaught of literature from Deists that seemed to batter Anglicans into a corner and make the Gospel seem insipid. So much so that in 1722 Daniel Defoe complained that “no age, since the founding and forming the Christian Church was ever like, in openly avowed atheism, blasphemies, and heresies, to the age we now live in.” When Montesquieu visited England in 1729 he wrote “There is no religion, and the subject if mentioned, excites nothing but laughter.” The Baron certainly over-stated the case since other evidence indicates religious discussion was far from rare. But in his circle of contacts, the place theological discussion had once played was now greatly diminished.Eventually, in response to this wave of Deist literature, Christian apologists embarked on a campaign to address a number of -isms that had risen to silence the Faith. They dealt with Deism, Atheism, a resurgent Arianism, Socinianism, and Unitarianism. Their task was complicated by the fact many of their Deist opponents claimed to be proponents of the “true” teachings of the Christian faith.Richard Bentley observed that the claims of Deists attacked the very heart of the Christian faith. He summarized Deist ideas like this – “They say that the soul is material, Christianity a cheat, Scripture a falsehood, hell a fable, heaven a dream, our life without providence, and our death without hope, such are the items of the glorious gospel of these Deist evangelists.”A number of Deists argued that God, Who they referred to as the Architect of the Universe, does not providentially involve Himself in His creation. Rather, He established fixed laws to govern the way the world runs. Since the laws are fixed, no biblical miracles could have taken place. So, the Bible is filled with errors and nonsense, a premise deists like Anthony Collins claimed was confirmed by critics like Spinoza. Prophetic pointers to a Messiah in the Old Testament could not have been fulfilled by Christ since prophecy would violate the fixed law of time.Deists maintained that salvation is NOT an issue of believing the Gospel. Rather, God requires all peoples to follow rationally construed moral laws regarding what's right and wrong. Since a measure of reason is given to everyone, God is fair, they contended, in holding everyone accountable to the same rational, moral standards.The astute listener may note that that sounds close to what some scientists advocate today. We hear much about the growing number of once atheist scientists coming to a faith in God. That report is true, but we need to qualify the “god” many of them are coming to faith in. It's a god of the small ‘g', not a capital “G” as in the God of the Bible. The god of many recent scientist converts is more akin to the Watchmaker deity of the Deists than the God of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and The Apostle Paul.Deists believed what they called “natural religion” underlying all religion. We learn of this religion, not from the special revelation of Scripture. We learn it from, as Immanuel Kant would say “the starry heavens above, and the moral law within.”Christian apologists unleashed scores of books in an anti-deist counterattack. One of the most effective was Jacques Abbadie's Treatise on the Truth of the Christian Religion. Published in 1684, it was one of the earliest and most widely circulated apologetics for the truthfulness of the Christian faith based on “facts.” Abbadie was a Protestant pastor in London. He countered Deist arguments against the resurrection and alleged discrepancies in Scripture. The points he made remain some of the most potent apologetics today. He pointed out the public nature of Christ's appearances after the resurrection. The change in the disciples' attitudes, from trembling in fear to confidence in the truthfulness and power of The Gospel as evidenced by their preaching and willingness to die for the Faith. In the 18th C, Abbadie's work was found in the libraries of more French nobles than the best-selling works of Bossuet or Pascal.You may remember a couple of episodes back, our brief coverage of the work of the skeptic David Hume. Hume attacked the concept of “cause and effect,” claiming it was only an unsubstantiated presupposition allowing for it that made cause and effect a rule. Hume's criticism turned those who bought his ideas into inveterate critics unable to come to conclusions about anything. John Wesley described Hume as “the most insolent despiser of truth and virtue that ever appeared in the world, an avowed enemy to God and man, and to all that is sacred and valuable upon earth.”The Scottish philosopher Thomas Reid developed an erudite response to Hume's skepticism. In his An Essay on Inquiry into the Human Mind on the Principles of Common Sense, published in 1764, Reid critiqued Hume's theory: “The theory of ideas, like the Trojan horse, had a specious appearance both of innocence and beauty; but if those philosophers had known, that it carried in its belly death and destruction to all science and common sense, they would not have broken down their walls to give it admittance.” Hume's principles, Reid showed, led to absurd conclusions.While Skepticism and Deism gained many adherents early on, and Christianity struggled for a while as it adjusted to the new challenge, it eventually produced a plethora of responses that regained a good measure of the intellectual ground. This period can be said to be the breeding ground for today's apologetic culture and the core of its philosophical stream.In 1790, Edmund Burke rejoiced that Christian apologists had largely won out over the Deists.At the dawning of the 18th C, the Scottish clans with their rough and tumble culture and the warlike tradition continued to reign over a good part of the Scottish Highlands, which accounts for about a third of the total area. In contrast, the capital of Edinburgh was a small city of no more than 35,000 crowded into dirty tenements, stacked one above another.By the Act of Union of 1707, Scotland and England became one. The Scottish Parliament was dissolved and merged with the English. Scots were given 45 members in the House of Commons. But tension remained between north and south.In the Patronage Act of 1712, the English Crown claimed the right to choose Scottish pastors; an apparent end-run by the Anglican Church of England around the rights of Presbyterian Scotland. Seceder Presbyterians refused to honor the pastors appointed by England. They started their own independent churches.Then, in 1742 the Cambuslang Revival swept Scotland. For four months, the church in Cambuslang, a few miles from Glasgow, witnessed large numbers of people attending prayer meetings and showing great fervency in their devotion to God. In June, George Whitefield visited and preached several times. In August, meetings saw as many as 40,000. The pastor of the church wrote, “People sat unwearied till two in the morning to hear sermons, disregarding the weather. You could scarcely walk a yard, but you must tread upon some, either rejoicing in God for mercies received, or crying out for more. Thousands and thousands have I seen, melted down under the word and power of God.”Whitefield then preached to large crowds in Edinburgh and other cities. Other centers of revival popped up.In the second half of the 18th C, Scotland gained a reputation as a center for the Enlightenment under such men as David Hume, Thomas Reid, Adam Smith, and Francis Hutchison. Voltaire wrote that “today it is from Scotland that we get rules of taste in all the arts, from epic poetry to gardening.”An interesting development took place in Scotland at that time, maybe born by a weariness of the internecine conflict endemic to Scottish history. A cultured “literati” in Edinburgh participated in different clubs, but all aimed at striking some kind of balance where people of different persuasions could hold discourse without feeling the need to come to blows. They sought enlightened ways to improve society and agriculture. In the inaugural edition of the Edinburgh Review, 1755, the editor encouraged Scots “to a more eager pursuit of learning themselves, and to do honor to their country.”Evangelicals like Edinburgh pastors John Erskine and Robert Walker hoped to reform society using some of the new ideas of Enlightenment thinkers. They embarked on a campaign to safeguard and expand civil liberties. But unlike more moderate members of the Church of Scotland, they believed conversion to personal faith in Christ was a prerequisite for reform. Erskine appreciated George Whitefield and edited and published a number of Jonathan Edwards' works.In Ireland, the Glorious Revolution was not at all “glorious” for Catholics. On July 1, 1690, the armies of the Protestant King William III defeated the forces of the Catholic James II at the Battle of the Boyne and seized Dublin. In 1691, Jacobites in Ireland either fled or surrendered. The Banishment Act of 1697 ordered all Catholic clergy to leave Ireland or risk execution. Poverty and illiteracy made life miserable for large numbers of Irish Catholics.English restrictions on Ireland were brutal. Power resided in the hands of a small group of wealthy Anglican elite of the official Church of Ireland. Even Scottish Presbyterians who had settled in Ulster were excluded from civil and military roles. And the Irish had to pay the cost of quartering English troops to keep the peace.Not to be denied, some Catholic priests donned secular clothes so as to continue to minister to their spiritual charges without putting them in danger.In the last decades of the 18th Century the Irish population grew rapidly. Methodists numbered some 14,000 in 1790 and allied with other Protestants who'd come over from England, settled the north of the Island. Protestants in Ireland, whatever their stripe, typically held fierce anti-Catholic sentiments, just as Catholics were hostile toward Protestants.In 1778 the Catholic Relief Act allowed Catholics to buy and inherit land. In 1782 the Irish Parliament gained independence, and laws against Catholics were changed. But the English monarchy managed to maintain its authority and put down the Irish Rebellion of 1798.The upshot is this à The Gospel faced a withering barrage from some of the most potent of Enlightenment critics, skeptics, and foes. The Church was slow to respond, which allowed the ideas of rationalism to poison the well of much Western philosophical thought. The challenge was eventually answered, not only with an eloquent reply but by the stirring of the Holy Spirit Who brought winds of revival for which the most elite skeptic had no comeback.Christianity was tested in the British Isles during the 18th C, but it passed the test.

Join us as we talk with A'nary Bellamy (pronounced like Canary without the C). In 2001, A'nary, a mom and a wife, started her first business, Bizwriterspro, writing blogs and SEO articles for bloggers and other SEO professionals. This evolved into working as an Executive Assistant to the Director of  All Hazards Consortium, a non-profit agency that supported emergency relief functions and procedures in disasters. By 2003 she established a full blown Virtual Administrative Business called Executive Administrative Management. In 2005 she left the virtual world completely and went with her local passion of Event Planning and Catering. After her 3rd child, she returned to the virtual world and created All n One Services. A'nary took all that wasn't available to her when starting her businesses and made sure the services were provided for small businesses.  She fell in love with the Pubic Relations and Social media side of it and that is her main focus.  From all the education and insight she gained having her own businesses, she created The Institute of Entrepreneurial Success. The Institute is about helping new and struggling Entrepreneurs from the mistakes she made over the years. A'nary shares how to start and run successful businesses.  A'nary is also co-hosting the 4 Ur Success Radio Show on the Vibration Network with the best selling author Anthony Collins.  Her latest venture, a children's book series,inspired by her childhood and children, is her Natalie Series. This is an African American Series about a 4 year-old little girl named Natalie who tells her experiences from a 4-year-olds perspective.  With this series she leave the world as A'nary Bellamy and emerges as Sissi Rochelle. More on A'nary please visit www.anarybellamy.com