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Sardis is known as The Dead Church. The citizens of Sardis were over-confident about their being impenetrable and unable to be militarily defeated; likewise the church at Sardis was over-confident regarding their good doctrine and being therefore impenetrable to the enemy of their souls. From man's perspective, the church was great; but not from God's perspective. Pastor Mat reminds us that it is more important for us to love Jesus than to love doctrine.

Pastor Mat looks at the "Apostate Church", represented by the church at Thyatira. This was a church infiltrated by Jezebels - those who perverted the Bible. But not everyone in the church succumbed. Pastor Mat points out how it speaks to Christians today.

The Church at Pergamos is known as the "Compromising Church." Pastor Mat points out that many churches throughout history right up to our day start out right, but over time slide away from the truth into compromise and people-pleasing. How do we keep our churches - and ourselves - from compromising the Truth?

Series: N/AService: Wed Bible StudyType: Bible ClassSpeaker: Wilson Patterson

Is there a connection between suffering for Christ and heavenly rewards? The church at Smyrna had no condemnation or correction from Jesus, but they also suffered the most for Him. Pastor Mat looks at that suffering, how they were "crushed" and how that relates to our lives today. We also learn from this church that, even in the midst of poverty, if we have Jesus, we have everything.

In this second look at the Lord's words to the church at Ephesus, Pastor Mat stresses that Christianity is not just about having good doctrine; it is about having a loving relationship with Jesus. We wrap up with a warning against the "cheap grace" taught by the Nicolaitans.

In the inaugural episode of our new mini-series, we dive deep into the military landscape of Central Asia, starting with a spotlight on Tajikistan. This first episode uncovers the region's convoluted command structures and the unique challenges faced by the national armed forces operating here. Why does the Tajik army operate the way it does? What hidden factors influence their command, doctrines, and equipment? Our expert panel will unravel these complexities, providing captivating insights into the evolving dynamics of Tajikistan's military and its increasingly pivotal role in Central Asian politics. Don't miss this deep dive into the heart of Central Asian defence strategies. On the panel this week: - Bruce Pannier (Central Asia Journalist) - Derek Bisaccio (Forecast International) - Katie Putz (The Diplomat) - Steve Swerdlow (USC) - Edward Lemon (The Oxus Society) Follow the show on @TheRedLinePod Follow Michael on @MikeHilliardAus Support The Red Line at: https://www.patreon.com/theredlinepodcast Submit Questions and Join the Red Line Discord Server at: https://www.theredlinepodcast.com/discord For more info, please visit: https://www.theredlinepodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Revelation Chapter Two begins a look at the mediatorial work of Jesus within His Church. Each of the seven churches has a commendation from the Lord, and five also have condemnations/corrections. We begin with the church at Ephesus, where we are reminded to not get so caught up in doing things for Jesus that we forget about simply loving Him.

Jack Rubalcave, my 24-year old traveling companion, with whom I've previously traveled to Portugal, the Azores, and Ecuador, took an amazing 3½-week long trip to Asia this fall, and we want to share with you some of our adventures and inspire you to seek your own. We carried nothing but a backpack, took 13 flights, visited seven incredibly interesting countries, and probably spent less than $1000 each for the entire trip. We have been sharing some of our formula as well as the exotic sights, food, and fun we had.  In the previous two episodes we covered Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and in this one we talk about the crazy times we had in Thailand and Bali, Indonesia, including a surprise encounter with really big, venomous water monitor lizards in a Bangkok park, an enchanting elephant sanctuary in Chiang Mai, Thailand, and attempting to rent and drive scooters on the very chaotic streets of Bali. I think these travels have given me a much deeper understanding about other people and cultures, which we in the U.S. are often insulated from. In the next episode, we'll chat about beautiful Singapore and our tips for pulling off such a trip yourself, as well as where we hope to head next.Jack RubalcaveInstagram @jubalcaveSnapchat jackrubalcaveBill Stahlsilly_billy@msn.comFacebook Bill StahlInstagram @stahlor and @coachstahlYouTube We Are Superman Podcast

For 24 days beginning in mid-October, Jack Rubalcave and Bill (and Nigel Leonis for part of the trip), had an amazing time traveling through 7 countries in Asia. In part 1 of this trilogy, we described the incredible energy and culture shock we experienced in Japan, and the interesting Communist world of Vietnam. In this episode, we share with you our experiences in South Korea and Taiwan, two countries that have experienced their share of conflict. Seoul is a beautiful city with many cultural surprises, including crazy almond stores, wild street food, and an obsession with K-Pop. We also took a fascinating side trip to the DMZ, where we got to within 70 meters of the North Korean border. Taiwan is fiercely independent despite China wanting to seize it back. We had some unique experiences in Taipei, where we saw some beautiful Buddhist temples, as we did in Seoul. Jack and I hope that you enjoy hearing about these adventures and get inspired to explore new travel destinations yourselves. Bill Stahlsilly_billy@msn.comFacebook Bill StahlInstagram @stahlor and @coachstahlYouTube We Are Superman PodcastJack RubalcaveInstagram @jubalcaveSnapchat jackrubalcave

For 24 days beginning in mid-October, Jack Rubalcave and Bill (and Nigel Leonis for part of the trip), traveled through 7 countries in Asia. It was truly an amazing trip and we crammed an incredible amount of activities and saw so many sights in such a short span of time in each place. We each brought only a backpack. We took 13 flights in the 24 days, and get this, our total outlay for airfare was $204! We flew on airlines like Scoot, Peach, Air Asia, and VietJet using our miles and points, and had almost no issues. Our lodging was just over $500 for all of these nights!Jack and I hope that you enjoy hearing about these adventures and get inspired to explore new travel destinations yourselves. We describe in this first of three parts our adventures for the first eight days of the trip in Japan, and in Vietnam, where we ended it. Japan stood out for its incredible energy, how nice and polite people were, its cleanliness, fantastic food, and its surprising customs. Like buying hot corn chowder from vending machines on the street - and it was actually good! Vietnam was unusual in how Communist it felt there and that pho is truly street food.Bill Stahlsilly_billy@msn.comFacebook Bill StahlInstagram @stahlor and @coachstahlYouTube We Are Superman PodcastJack RubalcaveInstagram @jubalcaveSnapchat jackrubalcave

In this episode of our APAC Masterclass, Jasper Knoben, CEO at Intrepid introduces us to ecommerce in the Southeast Asia region. In this first of two parts, we learn about the market anatomy, digital commerce trends in the region, and begin to understand how this region compares to both China and the West, as well as where it's going and how quickly the landscape is changing. Be sure to listen to part two for a deeper dive into ecommerce nuances and tactics!

In Part 2 of our Southeast Asia coverage, Jasper Knoben, CEO at Intrepid is back to tell us about the specific nuances of ecommerce from the lens of comparing the East to the West, while also comparing Southeast Asia to China. We cover the competitive landscape, marketplace infrastructure, ad revenue and paid search to super apps and the overall management for brands of all the moving pieces - while providing the insights needed for enterprise brands looking to expand into or grow in the region.

Jess and Teen talk about the growing phenomenon of Asian Americans saying goodbye to America and expatriating to Asia due to a number of factors in America all pointing to general social decline. How serious is this decline and is leaving America a good idea at this point? Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/planamag Check out the new Plan A merchandise shop: planamag.com/shop/ EFPA Theme:
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The Book of Tea by Kakuzo Okakura (1863—1919)–scholar, well-known art critic, and curator of the Chinese and Japanese art collection at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts–devoted his life to the preservation and reawakening of traditional Japanese culture. Tea was first used as a medicine and an alchemical elixir by the ancient Chinese Taoists, who praised its spiritual powers. Buddhist monks made drinking tea part of a tradition honoring the founder of Zen; this ritual was later refined in the performance of the Japanese tea ceremony as a meditative practice. The Book of Tea describes the rich aesthetic of Asian culture through the history, philosophy, and practice of brewing and drinking tea. The post KPFA Special – The Book of Tea, Multiculturalism, and a Response to the Western Military Domination of Asia (Part III) appeared first on KPFA.

The Book of Tea by Kakuzo Okakura (1863—1919)–scholar, well-known art critic, and curator of the Chinese and Japanese art collection at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts–devoted his life to the preservation and reawakening of traditional Japanese culture. Tea was first used as a medicine and an alchemical elixir by the ancient Chinese Taoists, who praised its spiritual powers. Buddhist monks made drinking tea part of a tradition honoring the founder of Zen; this ritual was later refined in the performance of the Japanese tea ceremony as a meditative practice. The Book of Tea describes the rich aesthetic of Asian culture through the history, philosophy, and practice of brewing and drinking tea. The post KPFA Special – The Book of Tea, Multiculturalism, and a Response to the Western Military Domination of Asia (Part II) appeared first on KPFA.

The Book of Tea by Kakuzo Okakura (1863—1919)–scholar, well-known art critic, and curator of the Chinese and Japanese art collection at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts–devoted his life to the preservation and reawakening of traditional Japanese culture. Tea was first used as a medicine and an alchemical elixir by the ancient Chinese Taoists, who praised its spiritual powers. Buddhist monks made drinking tea part of a tradition honoring the founder of Zen; this ritual was later refined in the performance of the Japanese tea ceremony as a meditative practice. The Book of Tea describes the rich aesthetic of Asian culture through the history, philosophy, and practice of brewing and drinking tea.   The post KPFA Special – The Book of Tea, Multiculturalism, and a Response to the Western Military Domination of Asia (Part I) appeared first on KPFA.

Part 2 where we hear from attendees, post-WordCamp, on their experiences at WordCamp Asia 2023.

While at WordCamp Asia 2023 in Bangkok, I had the opportunity to ask a few attendees what they most liked about the event.

The rise and fall of the of the Mr Asia Drug Syndicate. Ayla talks to Andi about who Mr Asia was, how it all started, the syndicate at its highest, what went wrong and the event that unfolded!1970s the era of economic and social change! Chinees Jack would sail through the Rangitoto Channel in Auckland, tossing budda sticks into the water, lying in wait were Marty Johnstone aka Mr Asia and Andrew Maher ready to collect the sticks. Bringing in Terry Clarke Aka the Australian Jackal, Mr Big, they expanded, cutting Chinese Jack out of operations. Starting their “Asian expansion” which produced a return revenue of million. This was the beginnings of the Mr Asia Syndicate. With the success of the Asian expansion, they broadened their horizons creating deals across the globe!  Listener Discretion is advised, expect descriptions of violent crimes, and horrific injuries.Follow us on your favourite (yes this is how we spell favourite in NZ) social media sites, and don't forget to like, follow, subscribe, and share!Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Youtube.Music by Kyle HsiehWe use Buzzsprout to host our podcast. An easy way to start a podcast and get instantly listed on all the popular podcast sites. If you are thinking of starting a podcast, help us by clicking on our affiliate link below. When you sign up to a paid subscription you'll get a $20 amazon gift card. It will also help us keep our podcast going. Check it out!Support us on Patreon for as little as $3 per monthSupport the showListener discretion is advised, our content will not be for everyone.Music by Kyle Hsieh

Ayla covers the enormous drug syndicate, the biggest drug syndicate ever in New Zealand. Follow along to hear this amazing, little known story!! Mr Asia is known throughout the world.  Listener Discretion is advised, expect descriptions of violent crimes, and horrific injuries.Follow us on your favourite (yes this is how we spell favourite in NZ) social media sites, and don't forget to like, follow, subscribe, and share!Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Youtube.Music by Kyle HsiehWe use Buzzsprout to host our podcast. An easy way to start a podcast and get instantly listed on all the popular podcast sites. If you are thinking of starting a podcast, help us by clicking on our affiliate link below. When you sign up to a paid subscription you'll get a $20 amazon gift card. It will also help us keep our podcast going. Check it out!Support us on Patreon for as little as $3 per monthSupport the showListener discretion is advised, our content will not be for everyone.Music by Kyle Hsieh

In this second part, Diah Kusumaningrum, Janjira Sombatpoonsiri, and Alfredo Putrawodjoyo will be discussing how society pushes back against digital repression using methods of nonviolent resistance. How effective is the pushback against digital repression? Listen to the full version of Podcast Hubungan International Episode 54 Part 2! ------------------------------------- MUSIC: Judul : [FREE FOR PROFIT] "Lucky" Happy Groovy background music/montage for vlogs no copyright - prod. OBI Channel : OBI Link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1Y6whi9r2w Track: Percussion And Stomps [Sports Music] by MokkaMusic / Take A Step https://youtu.be/9s_c1gYpyk8 Music provided by "MokkaMusic" channel and https://inaudio.org ------------------------------------- https://youtu.be/95PFLQi68LM

October 2nd marks Mahatma Gandhi's birthday -- which has been widely celebrated as the International Day of Nonviolence. In this episode, Diah Kusumaningrum, Janjira Sombatpoonsiri, and Alfredo Putrawidjoyo will elaborate on their observation about nonviolent resistance amidst digital repression in Southeast Asia. What are the mechanisms of politicization and weaponization of fake news in several countries in Southeast Asia? How is the observation of four methods of digital repression? How are the relations between digital repression and nonviolent resistance? Listen to the full version of Podcast Hubungan International Episode 54 Part 1! _______________________ MUSIC: Judul : [FREE FOR PROFIT] "Lucky" Happy Groovy background music/montage for vlogs no copyright - prod. OBI Channel : OBI Link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1Y6whi9r2w Track: Percussion And Stomps [Sports Music] by MokkaMusic / Take A Step https://youtu.be/9s_c1gYpyk8 Music provided by "MokkaMusic" channel and https://inaudio.org _______________________ YouTube: https://youtu.be/xoiybBdBpiA

Welcome back to Part 2 of Kristin's conversation with Giang Cao, which left off last week while chatting about relationships and loneliness in Southeast Asia and as a long-term traveler.  Check out more of Giang's amazing illustrations in Kristin's new book, Digital Nomads for Dummies.Thank you for making it #1 and #3 on Amazon Business Travel new releases!    Episode 167 Special Offers:  50% off one-hour consultations with Kristin (Offer valid only until 12am EST on Friday, August 12, 2022)   EPISODE 167 TOPICS DISCUSSED: Dating and meeting new people as a digital nomad.  How Giang's perception of being a nomad changed during the pandemic lockdown.  The pros and cons of being a nomad versus a settler Advice for people who are struggling with the digital nomad lifestyle or concerned about what they might face.    QUESTIONS ANSWERED: How do you meet people and make friends in a new country?  How has travel changed you? Do you feel like a different person?  What are your favorite places to live in Vietnam?   RESOURCES Related Podcasts: Dating as a Digital Nomad - The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly How to Overcome Loneliness While Traveling   Recommended Destinations to Visit in Vietnam: Da Nang Hanoi Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)   Connect with Giang: Follow her on Instagram Follow her on Behance Very Nomad Problems website ........................................................................................... Connect with Kristin:  Follow on Instagram Subscribe to Traveling with Kristin on YouTube  Subscribe to Digital Nomad TV on YouTube Join the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook Group ........................................................................................... Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast: Buy Kristin a Coffee Become a Patron Leave a 5-Star Review Buy Official Merch  www.badassdigitalnomads.com ........................................................................................... A special thank you to Kristin's Patrons! Warm welcome to new patrons! Become a Patron for $5/month atPatreon.com/travelingwithkristin ........................................................................................... Podcast descriptions may contain affiliate links of products and services we use and recommend at no additional cost to you.

Topics Discussed and Key Points:·       Ricky's experience working with the Japanese market.·       Adapting to the new normal.·       The benefits of working with local distributors.·       What it takes to have a successful omnichannel approach.·       How the approach to being successful in the Indonesian market has changed.·       How consumer behaviour has changed. Episode Summary:Today on The Negotiation, we continue our conversation with Ricky Samuel, E-Commerce Lead at Mindshare, a global media agency, where he helps clients in understanding their e-commerce-related challenges to drive success.Over the past 10 years, Ricky has served in roles at large corporations, including Bose, ASUS, and HP. In 2019, Ricky moved to Schneider Electric, and in 2021, he joined Mindshare Indonesia as E-Commerce Lead.Regarding his move to Schneider Electric, Ricky says “I want to understand the regional point of view.”Ricky also talks about Schneider's E-Commerce partners, lessons from the Japanese market, adapting to the new normal of Covid, what it takes to have a successful omnichannel approach, changing consumer behaviour, and Ricky looks at the next 5 years. Key Quotes:“Price has now become less important.” “You don't need to have the same product in each marketplace.” “Engagement to your customer is the key.”

Topics Discussed and Key Points:●      How Bose approached omnichannel sales in Southeast Asia in the early 2010s●      Bose's commitment to consistency across resellers●      How much control Microsoft had over ASUS's local marketing strategy and pricing●      Localizing messaging and marketing for Indonesian consumers●      Driving preferential product placement on search platforms●      How customer feedback impacts HP's product roadmap in Indonesia Episode Summary:Today on The Negotiation, we speak with Ricky Samuel, E-Commerce Lead at Mindshare, a global media agency, where he helps clients in understanding their e-commerce-related challenges to drive success.Ricky speaks on the digital landscape in Southeast Asia as well as the development of broader digital transformation strategies for the region since his entry into the marketing world in the early 2010s.Ricky worked as Bose Indonesia's Brand Marketing Manager from 2013 to 2015. Looking back at this experience, he offers some insight into the evolution of the company's omnichannel sales strategies during a time when digital commerce was rapidly gaining prominence. He talks about Bose's focus on “customer excitement” to maximize the in-store experience, as well as Bose's commitment to consistency in quality, service, and experience across their resellers.As the Product Marketing Lead for ASUS from 2015 to 2016, Ricky discusses the unique challenges of localizing the brand in Indonesia. He then does a deep dive into HP's omnichannel operations during his time with the company from 2018 to 2019, emphasizing the importance of partnering with Key Opinion Leaders and top e-commerce platforms to drive brand equity. Key Quotes:“We need to ensure that experience and engagement is at the same level every time a new customer walks into our store.” “On the local level, showcasing and using the products is more powerful than communicating to the customer who we are. So, we had better engage with Key Opinion Leaders about our products for more powerful messaging.” “We need to understand the needs of the population itself. We need to understand their behavior: how they spend their money and how they use our products in their daily lives.

Paul assailed by a mob. The letters to the Corinthians.

Artemis of the Ephesians. The nature of idolatry.

Episode Topic: The Relationship Between Buddhism and Christianity in ChinaThis discussion of The Church in Asia focused on the relationship between Buddhism and Christianity in China. In China, Buddhism was in close contact with Confucianism and Taoism almost from the beginning, and ultimately with Christianity, including Catholicism. While Buddhism has distinct teachings on the human person, its mystical teachings have often been found to have a special closeness to mysticism in the Catholic tradition.Featured Speakers: Gabriel Said Reynolds, Crowley Professor of Islamic Studies and Theology and the Director of the World Religions and World Church Program in the Department of Theology, University of Notre DameXueying Wang, Lecturer in the Department of Theology, Loyola University ChicagoDr. Robert Gimello, Ph.D., Research Professor Emeritus in the Department of Theology, University of Notre DameRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: go.nd.edu/893ff1.This podcast is a part of the The Global Church ThinkND Series titled “The Church in Asia”.

Episode Topic: The Church in China TodayThis discussion focuses on the Church in China today. Some surveys suggest that Christians are four percent of the Chinese population, perhaps about 50-60 million believers. Thus, the population of Christian believers in China is greater than that of most European countries. The substantial presence of Christianity in China reflects the significant legacy of Christian missions — both Protestant and Catholic — in the 19th and 20th centuries, but more importantly the resilience of Chinese believers themselves.Featured Speakers: Gabriel Said Reynolds, Crowley Professor of Islamic Studies and Theology and the Director of the World Religions and World Church Program in the Department of Theology, University of Notre DameXueying Wang, Lecturer in the Department of Theology, Loyola University ChicagoRev. Michael Agliardo, S.J., Visiting Research Scholar in the Department of Sociology, Santa Clara UniversityRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: go.nd.edu/691285.This podcast is a part of the The Global Church ThinkND Series titled “The Church in Asia”.

Episode Topic: Origins and Development of the Christian Church in China, Christian MissionsThis discussion traces the beginning of Christianity in China, when missionaries from the Church of East entered the country in the sixth century, and introduced their religion as Jingjiao — Teaching of Light. The next missionary group that came to China were from the newly-founded Society of Jesus, who arrived in the 16th century. The Jesuits have had an eventful journey in China, and their missionary work has had a long-lasting impact on the trajectory of the Chinese Catholic Church.Featured Speakers: Gabriel Said Reynolds, Crowley Professor of Islamic Studies and Theology and the Director of the World Religions and World Church Program in the Department of Theology, University of Notre DameXueying Wang, Lecturer in the Department of Theology, Loyola University ChicagoRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: go.nd.edu/49dba8. This podcast is a part of the The Global Church ThinkND Series titled “The Church in Asia”.

Series: N/AService: Sun PM WorshipType: SermonSpeaker: Mike ThomasSeven Chruches of Asia, Part 7

This is part two of a two-part interview with Yamini Ravindran. Listen to part one here. In Asia, the church is growing fast. And in most of South Asia, Christians are among the religious minorities. How is Christianity perceived, and how is religion politicized? Amid mounting nationalism, what challenges are Christians and religious minorities facing? What opportunities exist for them to advocate for peace and justice? How can we pray in support of our brothers and sisters? To answer these questions, Michael Mutzner and Arie De Pater interviewed Yamini Ravindran, attorney-at-law from Sri Lanka, the director of advocacy at the National Christian Evangelical Alliance of Sri Lanka, the Executive Director for the Religious Liberty Commission of the Asia Evangelical Alliance. She was a member of the International Council of the World Evangelical Alliance (at time of recording). Mentioned during this episode is Minor Matters, a movement protecting the rights of minorities and advancing religious freedom in Sri Lanka. Twitter: @minormattersorg Stay up-to-date with Didomi podcasts via Twitter @didomi_co. We appreciate your feedback via email at contact@didomi.co. Music was generously provided by artist C4C.  And follow the hosts on twitter: Arie De Pater @ariedep and Michael Mutzner @michaelmutzner.

In Asia, the church is growing fast. And in most of South Asia, Christians are among the religious minorities. How is Christianity perceived, and how is religion politicized? Amid mounting nationalism, what challenges are Christians and religious minorities facing? What opportunities exist for them to advocate for peace and justice? How can we pray in support of our brothers and sisters?  To answer these questions, Michael Mutzner and Arie De Pater interviewed Yamini Ravindran. Yamini is an attorney-at-law from Sri Lanka, the director of advocacy at the National Christian Evangelical Alliance of Sri Lanka, the Executive Director for the Religious Liberty Commission of the Asia Evangelical Alliance. She was a member of the International Council of the World Evangelical Alliance (at time of recording). This is part one of a two-part interview with Yamini. Stay up-to-date with Didomi podcasts via Twitter @didomi_co. We appreciate your feedback via email at contact@didomi.co. Music was generously provided by artist C4C.  And follow the hosts on twitter: Arie De Pater @ariedep and Michael Mutzner @michaelmutzner.

After the smash success of Asia in 1982, the supergroup quickly followed up with Alpha in 1983. Despite the success of Don't Cry, tensions started to pull the band apart. While the group continued on with different lineups over the next couple of decades, the excitement never reached its original peak again. A reunion from 2006-2013 proved magical for fans of the band and allowed them to go out on a positive note.

We deep dive and have honest discourse about the dynamics of Asians in America... my conclusion is they are just as American as any of us! What do y'all think? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-ox-and-the-opus/message

in 1982, Asia formed as the 80s first super group with Carl Palmer from Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Steve Howe of Yes, Geoff Downes of The Buggles and John Wetton of King Crimson, Uriah Heep and Roxy Music.  Though maligned as corporate rock, these four progressive maestros created an incredible mix of pop, rock & prog that went on to sell 10 million copies.  Heat of the Moment is an all-time great pop/rock song and has allowed the band to continue in various incarnations over the last 40 years.  This is part 1 of our series on Asia, where we go in-depth on the chart topping debut.

A lot of the times the world can be so black and white we tend to forget that there are other people with pain that add value and color to the human spectrum. Special guest, Ms. Mindy G. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-ox-and-the-opus/message

With this crazy summer trip winding down, it only made sense to finish it off in one of the world's largest countries: China. From the Forbidden City to the Great Wall, this place is sure to give you a grand experience, no matter what. — Jingshan Park - Beijing; Jiankou, Mutianyu, & Jinshaling - Beijing Great Wall Sections

Vietnam is one of the craziest countries in Southeast Asia! Wild bus rides, alleyway bribes, and exotic fish markets are only the beginning of your time there. Laos, on the other hand, is a peaceful country full of monks and beautiful landscapes. Both are incredible and are sure to leave lasting impressions. This week's episode dives into the best of the best sites, as well as tips of what to expect and how to make the most of your time in these incredible countries.

Although Cambodia and Myanmar seem to share a lot of attributes, it's the contrast in their tourism volume that makes these two countries so drastically different. This episode dives into what makes these two sites so incredible, where you have to visit while there, and of course, some of my personal favorite travel stories from my time spent there. — Hsinbyume Pagoda - Mandalay, Thatbyunnyu, Anandu, & Dhammayangyi - Bagan

Continuing the story of my Summer backpacking trip to Asia, I cover the crazy world of India, as well as the awesome country to it's south, Sri Lanka. With so many great places to see, just spending a few days is definitely not enough, but if that's all you've got, you're in for a whirlwind of great adventures and good times! — Qutub Minar & Tomb of Isa Khan - Delhi, Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah - Agra, Kaudulla, Minneriya, Yala, & Udawalawe - Sri Lanka

Kicking off an Asian backpacking trip in Indonesia is a great way to slowly acclimate to the traveler's lifestyle. Temples, monkeys, and hostels are all plentiful, and crazy adventures are sure to be had. Nepal is a lot of the same! Thamel is a backpacker haven and you're sure to make some friends from all over the world here. Taking a trek into the Himalayas is a must if you love nature whatsoever, as you'll be amazed with every step you take. — Peguyangan Waterfall - Nusa Penida, Pura Taman Saraswati Temple & Pura Lempuyang Temple - Bali, Pashupatinath Temple - Kathmandu

In our second part of our interview with Fr. Summers, we speak about the difficulties faced by the faithful and the priests in certain countries. We'll also discuss the apostolate of the SSPX in Japan, and Father gives us a summary of the early Catholic missions in Asia, focusing on the book “China's Saints“. Find...

In our second part of our interview with Fr. Summers, we speak about the difficulties faced by the faithful and the priests in certain countries. We'll also discuss the apostolate of the SSPX in Japan, and Father gives us a summary of the early Catholic missions in Asia, focusing on the book "China's Saints". Find out more about the SSPX's District of Asia: https://fsspx.asia Donate to the SSPX Foreign Missions Trust: https://sspx.gifts/

This is Part 2 of our two-and-a-half hour interview with Tim Buckley, of the Institute of Energy Economics and Financial Analysis, based in Australia. We featured Part 1 in Episode 91, in which we primarily discussed the future of coal fired power in India. In this second part, we expand on the India story and look more broadly at energy transition across Southeast Asia, and consider the outlook for coal, renewables, and nuclear power in China, Japan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Malaysia, among others. As he did in Part 1, Tim shares with us in this episode a fascinating set of data on the future of energy in Southeast Asia that is oftentimes at sharp variance with the projections that we hear from energy watchdogs like the International Energy Agency. Tim tells a much more hopeful story about energy transition in the developing world. For example: If you think that China's building more coal plants means that its coal consumption is going to go up, think again! Energy transition is moving ahead, and will move ahead, much more quickly in Southeast Asia than any of our major agencies project, and that is great news for the climate.

It has long been assumed that India, China, and other developing countries of Southeast Asia would power their vigorous economic growth for decades to come with coal. We heard over and over that China is building a new coal-fired power plant every three days, and about plans for multi-gigawatt sized coal-fired power plants in India. As long as coal was the cheapest form of power, addressing our climate emergency seemed like a lost hope. But that nightmare is now evaporating thanks to the continuously declining costs for solar, wind, and battery storage. Although there are far too few policymakers (not to mention the major energy agencies, like EIA and IEA) who appear to be aware of it, the future of coal is fading by the day, as solar and wind take the lead as the lowest cost forms of power. And nowhere is this new reality more starkly evident than in India, where a remarkable pivot away from coal has been under way for about five years now, radically reshaping the outlook for India's energy consumption, and stranding billions of dollars in investments in coal plants that will not be used as expected. At the same time, India is busily electrifying 18,000 villages, pushing forward on the electrification of transportation, and developing demand-side technologies that together are more likely to make India one of the world's great success stories in energy transition than one of the world's largest upcoming carbon emitters. Our guest in this episode has been closely watching these markets for three decades, and is one of the sharpest observers of what's happening in India and Southeast Asia. This episode is Part One of our two-and-a-half hour conversation with him, which mostly covers India and coal. Part Two of this interview will be featured in Episode 93.