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It's part 2 of our dive into the Insect Apocalypse, with our good friend Dr. Jason Dombroskie from the Cornell University Insect Collection!In this part, Jason fills us in on the drivers of the Insect Apocalypse and - most importantly - what we can do about it.This episode was recorded on August 21, 2025 at Rattlesnake Hill Wildlife Management Area in Dalton, NY.. Episode NotesDuring the episode, we made the claim that 40 million acres of the US is lawn, and that that area is equal to all of the country's National Parks put together. True? Well, sort of. The claim that the U.S. has about 40 million acres of lawn—roughly equal to all our national parks combined—is only partly true. A NASA-funded study led by Cristina Milesi estimated that turfgrass covers about 128,000 km² (≈31 million acres) of the continental U.S., making it the largest irrigated “crop” in the country (Milesi et al., Environmental Management, 2005; NASA Earth Observatory). Later analyses and popular summaries often round that up to ≈40 million acres (e.g., Scienceline, 2011; LawnStarter, 2023). By comparison, the total land area of all officially designated U.S. National Parks is about 52.4 million acres, while the entire National Park System—which also includes monuments, preserves, and historic sites—covers about 85 million acres (National Park Service, 2024). So while lawns and parks occupy areas of similar magnitude, lawns do not actually equal or exceed the combined area of the national parks. Is it better to mulch leaves on your lawn or leave them be? Here's what we found: It's generally best to mulch your leaves with a mower rather than rake or remove them. Research from Michigan State University found that mowing leaves into small pieces allows them to decompose quickly, returning nutrients to the soil and reducing weeds like dandelions and crabgrass (MSU Extension, “Don't rake leaves — mulch them into your lawn”, 2012). Cornell University studies similarly show that mulched leaves improve soil structure, moisture retention, and microbial activity (Cornell Cooperative Extension, “Leaf Mulching: A Sustainable Alternative”, 2019). However, in garden beds, wooded edges, or under shrubs, it's often better to leave leaves whole, since they provide winter habitat for butterflies, bees, and other invertebrates that overwinter in leaf litter (National Wildlife Federation, “Leave the Leaves for Wildlife”, 2020). The ideal approach is a mix: mow-mulch leaves on grassy areas for turf health and leave them intact where they naturally fall to support biodiversity and soil ecology. Episode LinksThe Cornell University Insect Collection Also, check out their great Instagram feedAnd their annual October event InsectapaloozaFind out more about the recently discovered species of Swallowtail, Papilio solstitius, commonly known as the Midsummer Tiger Swallowtail- https://www.sci.news/biology/papilio-solstitius-13710.htmlSponsors and Ways to Support UsThank you to Always Wandering Art (Website and Etsy Shop) for providing the artwork for many of our episodes.Support us on Patreon.Works CitedBiesmeijer, J.C., Roberts, S.P., Reemer, M., Ohlemuller, R., Edwards, M., Peeters, T., Schaffers, A.P., Potts, S.G., Kleukers, R.J.M.C., Thomas, C.D. and Settele, J., 2006. Parallel declines in pollinators and insect-pollinated plants in Britain and the Netherlands. Science, 313(5785), pp.351-354. Boyle, M.J., Bonebrake, T.C., Dias da Silva, K., Dongmo, M.A., Machado França, F., Gregory, N., Kitching, R.L., Ledger, M.J., Lewis, O.T., Sharp, A.C. and Stork, N.E., 2025. Causes and consequences of insect decline in tropical forests. Nature Reviews Biodiversity, pp.1-17. Burghardt, K.T., Tallamy, D.W., Philips, C. and Shropshire, K.J., 2010. Non‐native plants reduce abundance, richness, and host specialization in lepidopteran communities. Ecosphere, 1(5), pp.1-22. Colla, S.R. and Packer, L., 2008. Evidence for decline in eastern North American bumblebees (Hymenoptera: Apidae), with special focus on Bombus affinis Cresson. Biodiversity and Conservation, 17(6), pp.1379-1391. Crossley, M.S., Meier, A.R., Baldwin, E.M., Berry, L.L., Crenshaw, L.C., Hartman, G.L., Lagos-Kutz, D., Nichols, D.H., Patel, K., Varriano, S. and Snyder, W.E., 2020. No net insect abundance and diversity declines across US Long Term Ecological Research sites. Nature Ecology & Evolution, 4(10), pp.1368-1376. DeWalt, R.E., Favret, C. and Webb, D.W., 2005. Just how imperiled are aquatic insects? A case study of stoneflies (Plecoptera) in Illinois. 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Conservation of moths in The Netherlands: population trends, distribution patterns and monitoring techniques of day-flying moths. Journal of Insect Conservation, 8(2), pp.109-118. Haddad, N.M., Haarstad, J. and Tilman, D., 2000. The effects of long-term nitrogen loading on grassland insect communities. Oecologia, 124(1), pp.73-84. Hallmann, C.A., Sorg, M., Jongejans, E., Siepel, H., Hofland, N., Schwan, H., Stenmans, W., Müller, A., Sumser, H., Hörren, T. and Goulson, D., 2017. More than 75 percent decline over 27 years in total flying insect biomass in protected areas. PLoS ONE12 (10): e0185809 Hallmann, C.A., Ssymank, A., Sorg, M., de Kroon, H. and Jongejans, E., 2021. Insect biomass decline scaled to species diversity: General patterns derived from a hoverfly community. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 118(2), p.e2002554117. Harris, J.E., Rodenhouse, N.L. and Holmes, R.T., 2019. Decline in beetle abundance and diversity in an intact temperate forest linked to climate warming. Biological Conservation, 240, p.108219. Hembry, D.H., 2013. Herbarium Specimens Reveal Putative Insect Extinction on the Deforested Island of Mangareva (Gambier Archipelago, French Polynesia). Pacific Science, 67(4), pp.553-560. Høye, T.T., Loboda, S., Koltz, A.M., Gillespie, M.A., Bowden, J.J. and Schmidt, N.M., 2021. Nonlinear trends in abundance and diversity and complex responses to climate change in Arctic arthropods. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 118(2), p.e2002557117. Huryn, A.D. and Wallace, J.B., 2000. Life history and production of stream insects. Annual review of entomology, 45(1), pp.83-110. Kawahara, A.Y., Reeves, L.E., Barber, J.R. and Black, S.H., 2021. Eight simple actions that individuals can take to save insects from global declines. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 118(2), p.e2002547117. Leuenberger, W., Doser, J.W., Belitz, M.W., Ries, L., Haddad, N.M., Thogmartin, W.E. and Zipkin, E.F., 2025. Three decades of declines restructure butterfly communities in the Midwestern United States. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 122(33), p.e2501340122. Liang, M., Yang, Q., Chase, J.M., Isbell, F., Loreau, M., Schmid, B., Seabloom, E.W., Tilman, D. and Wang, S., 2025. Unifying spatial scaling laws of biodiversity and ecosystem stability. Science, 387(6740), p.eadl2373. Lister, B.C. and Garcia, A., 2018. Climate-driven declines in arthropod abundance restructure a rainforest food web. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 115(44), pp.E10397-E10406. Owens, A.C., Pocock, M.J. and Seymoure, B.M., 2024. Current evidence in support of insect-friendly lighting practices. Current Opinion in Insect Science, 66, p.101276. Myers, L.W., Kondratieff, B.C., Grubbs, S.A., Pett, L.A., DeWalt, R.E., Mihuc, T.B. and Hart, L.V., 2025. Distributional and species richness patterns of the stoneflies (Insecta, Plecoptera) in New York State. Biodiversity Data Journal, 13, p.e158952. Pilotto, F., Kühn, I., Adrian, R., Alber, R., Alignier, A., Andrews, C., Bäck, J., Barbaro, L., Beaumont, D., Beenaerts, N. and Benham, S., 2020. Meta-analysis of multidecadal biodiversity trends in Europe. Nature communications, 11(1), p.3486. Pinkert, S., Farwig, N., Kawahara, A.Y. and Jetz, W., 2025. Global hotspots of butterfly diversity are threatened in a warming world. Nature Ecology & Evolution, pp.1-12. Raven, P.H. and Wagner, D.L., 2021. Agricultural intensification and climate change are rapidly decreasing insect biodiversity. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 118(2), p.e2002548117. Rodrigues, A.V., Rissanen, T., Jones, M.M., Huikkonen, I.M., Huitu, O., Korpimäki, E., Kuussaari, M., Lehikoinen, A., Lindén, A., Pietiäinen, H. and Pöyry, J., 2025. Cross‐Taxa Analysis of Long‐Term Data Reveals a Positive Biodiversity‐Stability Relationship With Taxon‐Specific Mechanistic Underpinning. Ecology Letters, 28(4), p.e70003. Salcido, D.M., Forister, M.L., Garcia Lopez, H. and Dyer, L.A., 2020. Loss of dominant caterpillar genera in a protected tropical forest. Scientific reports, 10(1), p.422. Sánchez-Bayo, F. and Wyckhuys, K.A., 2019. Worldwide decline of the entomofauna: A review of its drivers. Biological conservation, 232, pp.8-27. Schowalter, T.D., Pandey, M., Presley, S.J., Willig, M.R. and Zimmerman, J.K., 2021. Arthropods are not declining but are responsive to disturbance in the Luquillo Experimental Forest, Puerto Rico. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 118(2), p.e2002556117. Sedlmeier, J.E., Grass, I., Bendalam, P., Höglinger, B., Walker, F., Gerhard, D., Piepho, H.P., Brühl, C.A. and Petschenka, G., 2025. Neonicotinoid insecticides can pose a severe threat to grassland plant bug communities. Communications Earth & Environment, 6(1), p.162. Shortall, C.R., Moore, A., Smith, E., Hall, M.J., Woiwod, I.P. and Harrington, R., 2009. Long‐term changes in the abundance of flying insects. Insect Conservation and Diversity, 2(4), pp.251-260. Soga, M. and Gaston, K.J., 2018. Shifting baseline syndrome: causes, consequences, and implications. Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment, 16(4), pp.222-230. Stork, N.E., 2018. How many species of insects and other terrestrial arthropods are there on Earth?. Annual review of entomology, 63(2018), pp.31-45. Tallamy, D.W., Narango, D.L. and Mitchell, A.B., 2021. Do non‐native plants contribute to insect declines?. Ecological Entomology, 46(4), pp.729-742. Thomas, J.A., Telfer, M.G., Roy, D.B., Preston, C.D., Greenwood, J.J.D., Asher, J., Fox, R., Clarke, R.T. and Lawton, J.H., 2004. Comparative losses of British butterflies, birds, and plants and the global extinction crisis. Science, 303(5665), pp.1879-1881. Tierno de Figueroa, J.M., López-Rodríguez, M.J., Lorenz, A., Graf, W., Schmidt-Kloiber, A. and Hering, D., 2010. Vulnerable taxa of European Plecoptera (Insecta) in the context of climate change. Biodiversity and conservation, 19(5), pp.1269-1277. Turin, H. and Den Boer, P.J., 1988. Changes in the distribution of carabid beetles in The Netherlands since 1880. II. Isolation of habitats and long-term time trends in the occurence of carabid species with different powers of dispersal (Coleoptera, Carabidae). Biological Conservation, 44(3), pp.179-200. Van Deynze, B., Swinton, S.M., Hennessy, D.A., Haddad, N.M. and Ries, L., 2024. Insecticides, more than herbicides, land use, and climate, are associated with declines in butterfly species richness and abundance in the American Midwest. PLoS One, 19(6), p.e0304319. Van Klink, R., Bowler, D.E., Gongalsky, K.B., Swengel, A.B., Gentile, A. and Chase, J.M., 2020. Meta-analysis reveals declines in terrestrial but increases in freshwater insect abundances. Science, 368(6489), pp.417-420. Wagner, D.L., Fox, R., Salcido, D.M. and Dyer, L.A., 2021. A window to the world of global insect declines: Moth biodiversity trends are complex and heterogeneous. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 118(2), p.e2002549117. Wagner DL, Grames EM, Forister ML, Berenbaum MR, Stopak D. Insect decline in the Anthropocene: Death by a thousand cuts. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 2021 Jan 12;118(2):e2023989118. WallisDeVries, M.F. and van Swaay, C.A., 2017. A nitrogen index to track changes in butterfly species assemblages under nitrogen deposition. Biological Conservation, 212, pp.448-453. Warren, M.S., Hill, J.K., Thomas, J.A., Asher, J., Fox, R., Huntley, B., Roy, D.B., Telfer, M.G., Jeffcoate, S., Harding, P. and Jeffcoate, G., 2001. Rapid responses of British butterflies to opposing forces of climate and habitat change. Nature, 414(6859), pp.65-69. Warren, M.S., Maes, D., van Swaay, C.A., Goffart, P., Van Dyck, H., Bourn, N.A., Wynhoff, I., Hoare, D. and Ellis, S., 2021. The decline of butterflies in Europe: Problems, significance, and possible solutions. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 118(2), p.e2002551117. Wilson, E.O., 1987. The little things that run the world (the importance and conservation of invertebrates). Conservation biology, pp.344-346. Yang, L.H. and Gratton, C., 2014. Insects as drivers of ecosystem processes. Current opinion in insect science, 2, pp.26-32.Visit thefieldguidespodcast.com for full episode notes, links, and works cited.

In a world where the currents of culture and the busyness of life can pull a marriage apart, how does a couple stay unified and on mission? It's easy to drift into living like roommates, a challenge Gabe and Rebekah know well. That's why they were so excited to sit down with their dear friends, David and Lori Benham.The Benhams share a powerful story of building a marriage that doesn't just survive cultural pressure, but thrives in the midst of it. In this conversation, they discuss the essential rhythms they've built to protect their connection, the importance of maintaining a Kingdom-first mindset, and the practical steps they take to ensure their family is a light in their community.For any couple looking for wisdom on how to live with intention, pursue holiness together, and build a lasting legacy, this conversation is a wellspring of encouragement.In this episode, you'll learn:Why building your marriage on a shared, Kingdom-first mission is essentialDaily rhythms that protect your unity and purpose as a coupleWhat biblical submission and servant leadership truly look like in practiceHow to tackle problems from the ‘same side of the table' to resolve conflictThe power of living with hospitality and on mission as a familyResources:The Journal For Us: 10 Conversations Every Couple Needs to HaveReserve your spot now for Rhythms Retreat November 21-22 in Franklin, TN. Create a free THINQ Account to access more trusted content like this on topics from all channels of culture at thinqmedia.com.More from the THINQ Podcast Network:THINQ Media Podcast with Gabe LyonsThe InFormed Parent with Suzanne PhillipsNextUp with Grant SkeldonNeuroFaith with Curt ThompsonUnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons

Member for Mildura Jade Benham talks King/Queen of the Mountain in Wycheproof, Ouyen Mallee Root Festival, Police Remembrance Day today and more...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonah: 1 - Running - Catrina Benham - 28.09.25

Member for Mildura Jade Benham talks Qantas review, Trains, Wycheproof Lions Deb Ball and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason and David Benham (a.k.a The Benham Brothers) share the remarkable story of growing up as identical twins, becoming professional baseball players, and working today as successful real estate entrepreneurs. But everything took a twist when they were told their national reality TV show would be canceled unless they renounced their beliefs in the Bible. Show notes: https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/benham-brothers/ ++++++++++++ Compelled is a seasonal podcast using gripping, immersive storytelling to celebrate the powerful ways God is transforming Christians around the world. These Christian testimonies are raw, true, and powerful. Be encouraged and let your faith be strengthened! Want to help make new episodes? Either make a one-time gift, or become a Monthly Partner at: https://compelledpodcast.com/donate Perks of being a Monthly Partner include: EARLY ACCESS to each new Compelled episode 1 week early! FULL LIBRARY of our unedited, behind-the-scenes interviews with each guest... over 100+ hours of additional stories and takeaways! Become a Monthly Partner by selecting the "Monthly" option during check-out.  Show notes, emails, and more at: https://compelledpodcast.com Buy the Compelled book of testimonies, endorsed by Lee Strobel, Marvin Olasky, and more: ⁠https://compelledpodcast.com/book Compelled is a member of the Proclaim Podcast Network: https://proclaim.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Member for Mildura Jade Benham talks Parliament Viral Videos, Grand Final Weekend, Out of the Shadows Walk Sunday and more...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Member for Mildura Jade Benham talks Nourish Sunraysia - SMECCS Social Supermarket, Local Footy, Australian Superbikes and more...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Member for Mildura Jade Benham talks Parliament last week Growing Victoria Week, Umpired the Millewa A Grade Netball, Phillip Island coming up - off to support our very own Superbikes Champion Josh Waters and more... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Member for Mildura Jade Benham talks Parliament this week, Emma Kealy here for the Merbein AOD Community Forum last week, Minter Magic visit and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Member for Mildura Jade Benham talks Waters on the Water Event, Merbein Great Australian Vanilla Slice Triumph and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Member for Mildura Jade Benham talks visits to Mildura Senior College, St.Joes, GTS Transport and Redcliffs Centenary Saturday Night, plus back in Parliament this week and Waters on the Water event this Friday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Member for Mildura Jade Benham talks Parliament last week, Year 11 Legal Studies @ Mildura Senior College, Speed Field Days and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Member for Mildura Jade Benham talks more Citizenship Ceremonies last week, Dr. Julie Zrna Centre tour and Waters on the Water event coming up soon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Member for Mildura Jade Benham talks Kokoda Trail, Citizenship Ceremonies and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Billy ‘The Bee' Grant and Dave ‘Laney' Lane are back behind the mic with another packed episode — joined by Neil from The Anfield Wrap and Dutch journalist Tom from Viaplay — the team unpack the headline-grabbing arrival of Jordan Henderson at Brentford. What can Bees fans expect from the former Liverpool captain and Champions League winner after stints in Saudi Arabia and Ajax?We also tackle the big news off the pitch: owner Matthew Benham has sold a stake in Brentford's holding company. What does this mean for the future of the club? Should fans be cautious, or could this open the door to smart investment and long-term stability?Plus, we dive into the latest transfer noises, including the endless speculation around Bryan Mbeumo, Yoane Wissa, and a possible move for Omari Hutchinson from Ipswich.Thanks as always for your support and brilliant feedback during the off-season — enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The horrific murder of 1-year-old Hoss Benham Thank you to Tina for suggesting this week's story. It's listeners like YOU that keep the podcast going. To suggest a story you want more attention brought to, please email, DM or comment in the suggestion post in the Facebook group. Discuss this episode in the Stolen Lives Facebook discussion group Share this episode on your social media of choice and subscribe on your favourite podcast app. Facebook /stolenlivespodcast Instagram /stolen_lives_podcast Email stolenlivespodcast@gmail.com Research and script writing by Ali Hosting and production by Ali Music by Myuu    

In the 8 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: WMAL GUEST: BENHAM BEN TALEBLU (Senior Fellow, Foundation for Defense of Democracies) on the Latest Israel-Iran News MANDEL: Why Are Major Museums Pushing Climate Change Instead of Celebrating the Spirit of America? WMAL GUEST: RUBY CHEN (Father of American Hostage Itay Chen) on Netanyahu’s White House Visit Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Monday, July 7, 2025 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Member for Mildura Jade Benham talks Listo Trapeze, CEO of the Red Cross Lifeblood visit and Farnsworth Lochhead Lowe Scholarship visit to Kokoda starting this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Member for Mildura Jade Benham talks busy week in Melbourne, Farnsworth Lochhead Scholarship, Headspace Round in the Nth Central League and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fathers Day - Simon Benham - 15.06.25

Fathers day, Simon Benham 15.06.2025

Fathers Day - Simon Benham - 15.06.25

Member for Mildura Jade Benham talks Salami Weekend, Mildura's Big Freeze at the MSP, Kokoda Scholarship and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when your first salon fills up and you open a second… only to realize you're juggling two entirely different ecosystems? Belinda Benham, founder of Indie Mane Salons at Ironworks and Virginia Avenue, joins us to talk about the reality of growing a brick-and-mortar business while continuing to serve clients and teach across the country. In this episode, Belinda shares what she's learned about leading two teams, building culture across locations, and staying creative while running the show. It's a conversation about growth, grit, and juggling the many personalities involved in the beauty industry.

Member for Mildura Jade Benham talks New role, Salami Weekend, Kokoda Trek training and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Member for Mildura Jade Benham talks Mallee Ball huge success, Parliament this week and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alive: Paul - Catrina Benham - 18.05.25

Member for Mildura Jade Benham talks Mildura Field Days, National Volunteers Week, State Budget and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Danielle Benham shares her journey into health and wellness, highlighting her experiences that led her to start her practice in functional nutrition and thermography. She discusses the importance of thermography as a non-invasive tool for monitoring health, its applications beyond breast health, and how nutrition plays a crucial role in managing inflammation and overall well-being. Danielle emphasizes the need for preventive care and the significance of understanding one's body through holistic approaches. She also shares her future plans for research in thermography and offers resources for listeners to further their knowledge in health and wellness.Full Spectrum Health & WellnessFollow Danielle on Instagram: @thewellnesscoordinatorSpecial mention:Matthew Benham Photography---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Best of LKNhttps://thebestoflkn.com/Hosted by:Jeff HammAllen Tate Realtors®Charlotte & Lake Norman (NC)https://lknreal.com/Support the show

Historian Dr. Jenny Benham joins Morgan Childs to explore the murky world of medieval espionage. You'll learn about the real 'little birds' who inspired Game of Thrones' Master of Whisperers, and the exiles, slaves and captives who parlayed information for security in a time before formalised intelligence agencies. Dr. Jenny Benham is Reader in Medieval History and the Co-director of the Centre for Medieval Studies at Cardiff University. From SPYSCAPE, the HQ of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series producer: Joe Foley. Produced by Morgan Childs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Bill and Benham unpack the dynamic landscape of American foreign policy towards Iran, specifically how the region's latest turmoil might challenge the incoming Trump administration. They also discuss the challenges of domestic politics muddying foreign policy decisions, the future of American military presence in Iraq and Syria, and the need for a coherent strategy to address Iran's nuclear ambitions.

Dr. Eric Bryant interviews Simon Benham, the senior pastor of Kerith Community Church, a multisite church in Southeast England. Simon is also the author of The Peach and the Coconut: Re-creating the Community of Jesus In this episode, Simon shares about ministry effectiveness in his post-Christian context of the United Kingdom, bringing the message of Jesus through serving those in need, and creating a healthy church culture. THE POST-CHRISTIAN PODCAST AND GIVEAWAYS: We help you make disciples in our increasingly post-Christian world. We discuss reaching new people and raising up leaders while removing the barriers of churchianity. Be sure to sign up for my email newsletter at www.ericbryant.org for a chance to win future book giveaways and assessments! Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review The Post-Christian Podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eric-bryant1/support

College basketball player Trae Benham shares his testimony and talks about being a vessel to connect people to Christ.

SUMMARY: In this engaging episode of The Ops Experts Club Podcast, hosts Aaron, Terryn, and Savannah sit down with Scott, a seasoned operations expert, to delve into his unique professional journey. Scott shares his fascinating story of transitioning from working with renowned leadership guru John Maxwell to partnering with dynamic entrepreneur Pedro Adao. Discover how Scott navigated these two distinct worlds, driven by a combination of divine guidance and strategic decision-making. He recounts the serendipitous encounters and pivotal moments that shaped his career, including the unexpected way he connected with Pedro and the lessons learned along the way. Scott emphasizes the importance of embracing challenges, simplifying complexities, and fostering team growth. Listen as he reveals his philosophy on making oneself irreplaceable, then gradually training and empowering others to take over, ultimately ensuring sustainable success for the organization. Join us for an inspiring conversation that highlights the power of purpose, the value of perseverance, and the impact of thoughtful leadership. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, Scott's insights are sure to resonate and inspire. Tune in to learn how you too can simplify the complex, build effective teams, and achieve lasting impact in your career.   Minute by Minute: 0:00 Introduction and looking to receive 8:57 John Maxwell and looking for a problem 14:14 Simplify the complex 19:09 Be humble enough to recreate yourself

Our guest this week is Dr Deborah Benham, Biomimicry Educator, Transition Town Co-Lead Link and Deep Nature Connection facilitator - which puts her in a place to really unpick what it will take for us to depart the crumbling remains of late-stage capitalism and build a world based on connection, coherence and community. From her early days as a Marine Biologist, through her PhD on sea otters (I am not remotely envious of someone who gets to study sea otters for 3 years!), to her time in a community near Findhorn and now in a co-housing community in Dorset, Deborah's life has been oriented towards holding a vision of humanity as a helpful species on this planet. As you'll hear, she's the co-Lead Link for Transition Network, the charity which supports the international Transition towns movement; she's a trained Biomimicry Educator and with a background in Jon Young's Deep Nature Connection work, Deborah brings a practical, experiential lived and living toolkit that she shares and teaches - of how we can build thriving human societies, cultures, communities and businesses, designing with and as nature, creating mutual benefit for all life, using tech in life affirming ways, and uplifting justice, kindness and cooperation. We often reach an impasse where we know roughly what needs to happen, but don't have the conceptual or practical tools to bring it into being. Deborah has both - she's fully grounded in the theory of how communities of support, practice and place can come into being and she's teaching and living the practice. In fact - she's one of the core team creating the Nature Connection Camp from 4th - 10th August near Bedford in the UK so if you're around and want to experience the many ways we can weave the four threads she talks about, please hit the link in the show notes. Nature Connection Camp link for Tickets  - https://natureculturenetwork.org/connection-camp/  USE THE DISCOUNT CODE MandaConnection - VALID TILL JUNE 14TH Promo short video - https://youtube.com/shorts/924rR_uZtdA?si=DfbMMEIdg7PSNCwtVideo channel with testimonials from previous camps - https://www.youtube.com/@NatureCultureNetworkFacebook event page - https://www.facebook.com/events/1338787930132432Resource List Connect with DeborahDeborah's website www.deborahbenham.comDeborah on Linked In Deborah on Instagram - Nature's Guide to Thriving WebsitesBiomimicry 3.8Biomimicry InstituteNature Culture Network - UKLiving Connection 1st / 8 ShieldsTransition NetworkBridport Co-HousingEvents, Courses, Online materialsIntroducing Biomimicry to your communityBiomimicry - Ask Nature Learn Biomimicry CourseCapra CourseGaia EducationNature Culture Connection Camp August 2024Nature-Based Village Building (enquire directly to Deborah to join the prototype 2024 membership)ProjectsBonn im Wandel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ru2pywGzsH0Liege Food Belthttps://www.theguardian.com/food/2023/jul/16/the-good-life-in-liege-the-start-of-a-food-revolutionResearch and BooksAldrich, Daniel -   social ties in disaster recovery Bregman, Rutger (2021).  Humankind: A Hopeful HistoryMacdonald, Miriam Kate (2022).  Emergent: Rewilding Nature, Regenerating Food and Healing the World by Restoring the Connection Between People and the Wild. Pedersen Zari, M.; Hecht, K. (2020). “Biomimicry for Regenerative Built Environments: Mapping Design Strategies for Producing Ecosystem Services.” Biomimetics 2020, 5, 18. https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics5020018  Young, Jon, Ellen Haas and Evan McGown (2009).  Coyote's Guide to Connecting with Nature.Zelenski, J.; Warber, S.; Robinson, J.M.; Logan, A.C.; Prescott, S.L. (2023).  “Nature Connection: Providing a Pathway from Personal to Planetary Health.” Challenges 2023, 14, 16. https://doi.org/10.3390/challe14010016

#IRAN: The mystery of Robert Malley. Benham ben Taleblu, FDD https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/gop-lawmakers-allege-bidens-iran-envoy-kept-classified-material-on-personal-email-cellphone-that-were-hacked/ar-BB1m2KCa 1925 Iran/Persia

PREVIEW: #TEHRAN: Colleague Benham ben Taleblu analyzes how the Mullahs of the Islamic Republic are interpreting the campus antisemitism in the US and Europe. More tonight.. 1925 Persia

Professional baseball players turned HGTV stars quickly fired as the result of activists, I'm joined by the Benham brothers today as they share their story of standing firm in a culture that wants to squash Christian voices.  Show Notes: http://heidistjohn.com/blog/podcasts/standing-firm-babylon-david-jason-benham --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heidistjohn/message

PREVIEW: #IRAN: #ARSENAL:Conversation with colleague Benham ben Taleblu of FDD re the Iran missle and drone arsenal -- and reports of failures in the launch, and reports of what remains in the arsenal. More details tonight. 1898 Persia

#IRAN: What is known of the Tehran missile and drone arsenal. Benham ben Taleblu, FDD https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-launches-wave-of-drones-at-israel-in-first-ever-direct-attack-idf-braces-to-intercept/ 1898 Persia

1/2: #IRAN: The missile arsenal and its surrogate battalions. Benham ben Taleblu, FDD https://www.wsj.com/articles/ballistic-missiles-allow-iran-to-act-more-boldly-e3bb53a6 Undated Persia

PREVIEW: #IRAN: #HEZBOLLAH: #HOUTHIS: Conversation with colleague Benham ben Taleblu of FDD re the sophistication of Islamic Republic of Iran missiles and how the surrogates Houthis and Hezbollah have enhanced the missile capabilities and lethality.  More later 1925 Iran

Two men, working separately but simultaneously, are each cited as the originator of the idea of the metric system depending on what source you read. But it took more than 100 years to implement the ideas they suggested. Research: Alder, Ken. “The Measure of All Things.” Simon & Schuster. 2003. Benham, Elizabeth. “Busting Myths About the Metric System.” National Institute of Standards and Technology. Oct. 6, 2020. https://www.nist.gov/blogs/taking-measure/busting-myths-about-metric-system “Brief History and Use of the English and Metric Systems of Measurement.” The Science Teacher, vol. 36, no. 5, 1969, pp. 39–40. JSTOR, http://www.jstor.org/stable/24151702 Evelyn, John. “The Diary of John Evelyn, Vol. 1.” M. Walter Dunne. 1901. Accessed online: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/41218/41218-h/41218-h.htm#Footnote_49_49 Gilbert, Burnet. “Lives, Characters, and An Address to Posterity.” London. J. Duncan. Accessed online: https://archive.org/details/livescharactersa00burnrich/page/n5/mode/2up JOHNSON, ART, et al. “MATH ROOTS: The Beginnings of the Metric System.” Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, vol. 12, no. 5, 2006, pp. 228–31. JSTOR, http://www.jstor.org/stable/41182394 “Biographie Universelle Classique. Biographie Universelle, Ou Dictionnaire Historique, Etc.” Volume 4. 1833. Accessed online: https://www.google.com/books/edition/Biographie_Universelle_Classique_Biograp/lqqTLwFIyCsC?hl=en&gbpv=0 Maestro, Marcello. “Going Metric: How It All Started.” Journal of the History of Ideas, vol. 41, no. 3, 1980, pp. 479–86. JSTOR, https://doi.org/10.2307/2709407 “Origin of the Metric System.” U.S. Metric Association. https://usma.org/origin-of-the-metric-system Pepys, Samuel “Diary of Samuel Pepys, Complete.” George Bell and Sons. London. 1893. Accessed online: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/4200/4200-h/4200-h.htm Riebeek, Holli. “Planetary Motion: The History of an Idea That Launched the Scientific Revolution.” Earth Observatory NASA. July 7, 2009. https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/features/OrbitsHistory Russell, Cristine. “Congress Inches Away from Metric Conversion.” BioScience, vol. 24, no. 8, 1974, pp. 441–43. JSTOR, http://www.jstor.org/stable/1296850 Speziali, Pierre. “Mouton, Gabriel.” Dictionary of Scientific Biography, edited by Charles Coulston Gillespie. Vol. 9, pp. 554–555. New York. 1974. Stephen, Leslie. “Dictionary of National ” MacMillan. New York. 1885-1900. Accessed online: https://archive.org/details/dictionaryofnati61stepuoft/page/n11/mode/2up Wallis, John, Dr. “The Origin of the Royal Society, 1645-1662.” Fordham University Modern History Sourcebook. https://sourcebooks.fordham.edu/mod/1662royalsociety.asp “Latitude Dependent Changes in Gravitational Acceleration.” UNLV Department of Geosicence. https://pburnley.faculty.unlv.edu/GEOL452_652/gravity/notes/GravityNotes18LatitudeVariations.htm Wetfall, Richard S. “Mouton, Gabriel.” The Galileo Project. Rice University. http://galileo.rice.edu/Catalog/NewFiles/mouton.html Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. "pendulum". Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May. 2022, https://www.britannica.com/technology/pendulum Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. "Imperial units". Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Nov. 2023, https://www.britannica.com/topic/Imperial-unit Britannica, The Editors of E "metric system". Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 Nov. 2023, https://www.britannica.com/science/metric-system-measurement “Metrication in other countries.” U.S. Metric Associatio https://usma.org/metrication-in-other-countries#chart Ramani, Madhvi. “How France created the metric system.” BBC. Feb. 24, 2022. https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20180923-how-france-created-the-metric-system Zupko, Ronald and Chisholm, Lawrence James. "measurement system."Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Oct. 2023, https://www.britannica.com/science/measurement-system See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PREVIEW: From a longer conversation with Benham ben Taleblu, FDD, who explains the Iran Surrogate Strategy; and how it defeats the search for linkage beween the predators and Tehran -- such as with Hezbollah in Syria or the Houthis in the Gulf or Hamas in Gaza. 1943 Gaza