Podcast appearances and mentions of Bill English

Bill English of On Path Coaching talks about super successful people like PGA golfer Scotty Sheffler or even business mogul Warren Buffett are very opening to being mentored and value relationships for relationship sake. Counselor Nate Brooks, author of "Disrupted Journey," talks about his journey with his wife into chronic health problems, the impact on their family, and trusting God when you feel sidelined.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here 

Last week Finance minister Nicola Willis announced a $190 million social investment fund that will invest in at least 20 social service initiatives over the next year.  Three projects will receive initial funding: an Autism New Zealand programme providing early support to 50 families; an expansion of Emerge Aotearoa's work with at-risk youth; and He Piringa Whare, a data-informed programme to support at-risk Māori. Social Investment is a policy that has been seen from previous National governments, largely associated with former prime minister Bill English.  Under English, the policy involved using data to calculate which groups of people cost the government the most over a lifetime. Interventions aimed at reducing that cost are then targeted at those people.  However critics say this often leads to fiscal outcomes being valued over social outcomes, or profit over people.  This time around the government claims they'll focus on social outcomes over financial ones - but the policy's real effects are yet to be seen.  Producer Evie spoke to the University of Auckland's Associate Professor in Environment Tom Baker about the fund, and how we can expect it to take effect this time around. 

We're SO excited to share some of our favorite songs from the Little Kids, Big Hearts podcast on this special episode about the power of music to help people express our feelings and become braver, kinder, and stronger!

Bill English of Bible and Business and On Path Counseling responds to an article about Athazaboraphobia, the fear of being forgotten.  The truth is, in Jesus we are known and beloved, and we have an eternal future of being known.  Dr. Kevin Leman talks about his latest book "Be a Great Teacher by Friday." While many focus on making kids happy, Dr. Leman helps us remember the common sense truth that kids need formation to be whole.  And that means they need to do things that might make them unhappy...but out of love.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Three prizes for three good calls this week by the Government. 1) Financial literacy coming to a school near you in 2027, and not a day too soon. In many respects it's the more valuable end of the education spectrum. It's education you can actually use. 2) Nicola Willis and her cutting of the operating allowance from $2.4b to $1.3b. The $2.4b number already had headlines for being skinny, or unrealistic. $1.3b is rabbit out of a hat material. I assume she is telling the truth when she says she has found billions in savings, because you can't run a country on thin air. 3) David Seymour, with more reality check reminders that we have too much Government. In his speech he alerted us to just how much - 82 portfolios, 41 departments and 28 ministers. If ever you wanted an example of bloat, there it is. The portfolio joke is about appeasing people. There isn't an issue or pressure group you can't appease by inventing a label. The real issue is ministers. The good news currently, as Audrey Young in the Herald pointed out this week in her famous marking of ministers annual outing, is most of them are getting good scores and most of them are decent operators. But it is not always the case and too often, with the last Government being your classic example, portfolios are used and/or invented to reward loyalty and/or give people pay rises. Whether you can do the job is secondary. Good governments are run by a handful of talent. In David Lange's day it was the Prime Minister, Roger Douglas, Richard Prebble and David Caygill. With Helen Clark it was the Prime Minister, Michael Cullen, Phil Goff and Annette King. With John Key it was Key, Bill English and Steven Joyce. This time its Christopher Luxon, Chris Bishop, Nicola Willis and Simeon Brown - multiple portfolios at the heavyweight end of the index. Unlike the real world, you will note Cabinet and Government never downsize. The public service can be downsized, but the Government never is. Sadly for Seymour, unlike the other two ideas this week, his isn't real. Financial literacy will materially improve our kids' future. Willis and her austerity will materially improve our economy. If Seymour somehow trims a single minister or ministry, it won't be an idea - it will be a miracle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I want to talk a little bit more about Nicola Willis' tight budget - I haven't changed my position from yesterday and I'm impressed at how little she's giving herself to play with. But the truth is, it doesn't go far enough - at all. Because understand this - that $1.3 billion that she's given herself in her operating allowance is new spending. As in, take last year's budget and now increase it by $1.3 billion. For context, Nicola Willis spent more money last year than Grant Robertson ever did in any of his budgets - and now she's adding another $1.3 billion to it. Now I understand that this is conventional politics - budgets increase every year. The last time it didn't, the last time we had a zero budget where we didn't add any more money was Bill English's 2011 budget - because we'd had the earthquake. But what that tells you is it's possible to not increase the spending - and I would argue that is exactly what we should be doing at the moment. Because we are in big financial trouble as a country. We are running structural deficits - that means we are spending more every year than we make. If it was a household, we'd be talking about a family spending more than they earn and running up the difference on credit cards every year - but still deciding every year to spend more. That's what we're doing. I think we need to cut big things. Now, I don't want to be accused of being a racist, so I'm reluctant to say publicly that we should cut the Ministry for Māori Development or the Ministry for Pacific Peoples - but I am a woman, so I'm very happy to say we should cut the Ministry for Women. Why do we need it? Why do we need a Ministry for the Environment and also a Department of Conservation? I could go on. But if we don't get real and start running smaller budgets where we spend within our means, something will have to give. And the thing every commentator out there seems to want to cut is your pension - because it's very expensive to the country. Now if I had a choice, I'd keep the pension and cut out nonsense like ministries we don't need and stop spending more every year than we did the last. Like I said, I'm impressed. Nicola Willis is going further than I thought she would - but not far enough if we're actually going to fix the country's books. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If Nicola Willis can pull this Budget off, it'll be impressive, because she has written a budget, by the looks of things, that is so tight, there is basically no new money. If you haven't caught up on this, Nicola Willis gave a speech this morning in which she announced she was cutting back her new spending in this budget hugely. Her plan originally was to give herself $2.4 billion extra new money to spend. She's just announced she's cutting that basically in half to $1.3 billion. The last time a finance minister had that little to play with was Bill English in 2015 who gave himself only 1 billion in extra money that year. But it gets even better – because all of that money is already spoken for, last years budget promised this year's budget would spend an extra $1.4 billion on health. Which basically means her $1.3 billion in new spending is already gone on that $1.4 billion health promise ... and she still has to find $100 million to make up the difference. AND ... she's got to find another $150 million for the 26 new cancer drugs that were promised halfway through last year. So what that means is ... she has no new spending. In fact, add those two together and she's already $250 million in the red and she's going to find that by cutting public spending in other places. This is good. Because you don't need me to tell the public service has got bloated and the spending of taxpayer money happens way too easily. Especially after Grant Roberton's free for all and going through spending with a fine-tooth comb and cutting what isn't good or necessary is not a bad thing. It is a good fiscal discipline and the country will be better off for it. I for one am pleased that we will not be going to this year's budget wondering what we're each getting out of the lolly scramble But instead, wondering how much has been cut and from where. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill English of Bible and Business and On Path Counseling helps us think about our need for quietness, especially before God.  Theologian Daniel Stevens, author of "Songs of the Son," helps us see how the writer of Hebrews helped his audience, and us, see how Jesus is revealed in the Hebrew song book, The Psalms.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

On this kidventure episode, two kids — Scarlett and Zach — talk about their disabilities and share their experiences with inclusion (on inclusive playgrounds and in other contexts). As Scarlett explains, inclusion "means that everybody can play, no matter your disability or how you walk or how you roll or anything like that."After a chat on Earth, the kids and Todd travel on the colors of the rainbow to the Land of Qook-a-lackas, where they meet a Qook-a-lacka friend, Quinnly, who is trying to figure out how the Qook-a-lackas and their new neighbors, the Link-a-doos, can play TOGETHER. The Qook-a-lacka's favorite sport, Quibble, is played on the ground with a big ball — while the Link-a-doos' favorite sport, Loop-a-launch, is played in the sky with a little bouncy ball. The kids and Todd help Quinnly to brainstorm a whole new game (Quibble Launch!), which has special rules and a two tier playing field that is perfect for the new neighbors to play together!Little Kids, Big Hearts was THRILLED to be joined on this episode by guest star Ali Stroker, who plays the role of Quinnly. Ali Stroker is a Tony Award winner for her role as ‘Ado Annie' in Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! She made history as the first actor in a wheelchair to appear on Broadway in Deaf West's acclaimed revival of Spring Awakening and the first actor in a wheelchair to win a Tony. She was a series regular on the Netflix series, Echoes, and starred in the Lifetime holiday film, Christmas Ever After. Ali recurred in the final season of Netflix's Ozark and in Hulu's Only Murders in the Building. She co-wrote the novel, The Chance to Fly and its sequel, Cut Loose!; and she wrote the children's book, Ali and the Sea Stars. She was recently seen opposite Matthew Broderick in Babbitt at Shakespeare Theatre Company in DC and played 'Lady Anne' in the Shakespeare in the Park production of Richard III. She's performed her one woman show all over the country. Her mission to improve the lives of others through the arts is captured in her motto: “Turning Your Limitations Into Your Opportunities.”Sound design and mixing is by Ryan Marth, and the ukulele music you hear is by actor and composer Bill English.The Little Kids, Big Hearts team wants to say a big, public "THANK YOU" to Inclusion Matters by Shane's Inspiration, the amazing organization that helped us find the brilliant, insightful kids who appear on this episode, Scarlett and Zach. Inclusion Matters by Shane's Inspiration is an international non-profit organization that creates play, dignity and social equity for children with disabilities through inclusive playgrounds and education programs that unite children of all abilities. Scarlett and Zach played — and met "buddies" — on inclusive playgrounds created by this organization, which has built these sensory- and literacy-rich playgrounds in the US, as well as Mexico, Israel, Canada, Ecuador, Russia, Argentina, South Africa, Armenia, the Dominican Republic, and beyond. THANK YOU!!! Learn more about Inclusion Matters on its website: https://inclusionmatters.org/Please learn more about the episode online at https://playsparkler.org/inclusion/Also...Little Kids, Big Hearts now has a YouTube channel. Please join our growing community on YouTube! Here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/@LittleKidsBigHearts

You've got to hand it to Winston Raymond Peters. On this his 80th birthday... he's jetting round the Pacific representing his country. Keeping us close to our friends in the region as China circles and America wanders. He's visited more than 40 countries since Luxon took over. The stamina. The discipline. The confidence. The work ethic... all things to be admired. Doesn't matter what side of politics you come from, hats off to you Winston. And Happy birthday. And what a contrasted pictures he paints in Parliament... One side of the house... draped in performative costume's... wearing badges and head pieces... and snapping their fingers... and doing TikTok videos.... And not bothering to learn the standing orders... Not bothering to turn up to work. Not bothering to engage in meaningful debate so that we might all get to a better place... you know... the essence of democracy. Winston is not perfect... he's flip-flopped and u-turned more times than you can count. He angered the right picking an inexperienced Labour party over the high-polling Bill English in 2017. Some will never forgive him for that. BUT. he's a man with a strategy. He's a man who doesn't mind hard work. He's a man whose politics you may not like, but who's character modern society cannot afford to lose or forget. He was born in 1945 - just a few weeks before Germany surrendered to the Allies in WWII. He's been in politics for nearly half a century. The Kingmaker... punching well above his weight in MMP system. In fact... a teacher of mine used to say the P in MMP was Peters. He's loves a bit of drama... he loves a fight... he's not above performative politics too, by the way.. remember the NO sign? Remember the Winebox inquiry? The donations sagas? BUT... and this is why kiwis keep giving him a chance... he takes seriously the things and people's he promised to represent... and he works day and night to get the political deals done to make them happen. The new generation of politicians should put their phones down, sign out of Instagram... and take a leaf out of Winston's diary... Happy Birthday, Winne P.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to our annual Live Event From Sun N Fun 2025. Today joining us are your hosts Bill English, James Spearman, and Tom Frick. Preflight: This episode is sponsored by The Law Offices of Robert M. Strumor, LLC – you can find them at https://www.strumorlaw.com/  The Law Offices of Robert M. Strumor, LLC, handles various … Continue reading SMAC339 Live From Sun N Fun Radio 2025 The post SMAC339 Live From Sun N Fun Radio 2025 appeared first on Stuck Mic AvCast.

Bill English of Bible and Business and On Path Coaching looks at the tariffs that the President will likely be imposing on this day. What are the trade offs? Will it help? If so, when? Carmen addresses the worldviews behind the rhetoric around the case against Luigi Mangione in the murder of president of a large healthcare company.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Health care in New Zealand eats up a huge portion of the budget each year, and it's growing - The Government spent 7.3% of GDP on health in the year to June 2024, more than any year outside of Covid. Treasury reckons spending is expected to grow to 10% of GDP by 2061 - so how can we get on top of it? This week, Thomas is joined by Sir Bill English, who served as Health, Finance and Prime Minister during his time in Parliament, for a long-form discussion on what's needed to fix our health system and get spending under control. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill English of Bible and Business and On Path Coaching and Carmen talk about the impending deadline for getting your REAL ID, but then looks at the importance of finding your identity in Christ, especially in light of the trials and traumas we suffered. Stan Jantz of the Come and See Foundation talks about the project to translate the streaming series "The Chosen" into hundreds of languages. He shares stories from around the world of those impacted by the show and the Gospel.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

On this episode, three kids — Layla (11), Liam (11), and Ariel (10)— talk about mistakes and learn that mistakes aren't just problems to fix; they're moments that can actually help us learn and create!The three guest kids talk about mistakes they've made and then travel with LKBH host Todd Loyd to the Land of Qook-a-lackas on magical air skates to help a Qook-a-lacka friend, Quippin, prepare for the Perfectly Imperfect Expo. The Perfectly Imperfect Expo is a big event here in the Land of Qook-a-lackas — all about trying new things, even when they feel tricky. It's a place where everyone walks, flies, or scoots around our big Qooka-Expo Center near the Qook-a-lacka Seaport to see the newest innovations in mistake-making. And at every single booth, attendees get a chance to make mistakes and discover something wonderful in the process. Quippin's friends are stranded on their way home from a Quibble Match, so the kids and Todd pitch in to help Quippin record the proposal for the selection committee. 

Do you have a co-worker or a boss who seems to be constantly angry?  Bill English of Bible and Business and On Path Coaching addresses this.  It may mean dissassociating with such people.  Speaker and author Vaneetha Risner talks about how do some of the practices that helped her in her struggle with praying.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Today on the show... We’re told this Government is anti-Māori - yet it’s pouring almost $100 million into kapa haka alone. The facts don’t match the narrative, and today I’m laying it all out - no spin, just truth. And he was once suspended from the National party for saying Bill English was a useless leader. Now, he’s speaking out telling Christopher Luxon what he must do to save his backside as the criticism mounts. Maurice Williamson joins me for a chat. Website: https://www.rova.nz/home/podcasts/duncan-garner---editor-in-chief.html Instagram: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

Bill English of Bible and Business and On Path Counseling talks about the problem of rural healthcare and the continued growth of telehealth.  It has benefits and drawbacks.  He also address the importance of marraige for societal and personal flourishing, and the problems with the falling marriage rates.  He focuses on the need for convenantal relationships. Tim Popadic of the Flourishing Cooperative and The BLESS app, talks about being intentional about loving your neighbors, starting with prayer, and then making connections.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Starting the second week of January 2025, Los Angeles, CA has been grappling with unprecedented wildfires, which roared through the city, powered by strong winds and dry conditions. Hundreds of thousands of people had to evacuate their homes as firefighters battled the wildfires.In this special episode of Little Kids, Big Hearts, four LA Kids — Amicko, Kiaan, Kaveer, and Cleo — share their experiences and feelings related to the wildfires. They travel with Little Kids, Big Hearts host Todd Loyd to the Land-of-Qook-a-lackas where they visit with a Link-a-doo friend, Linkala, who fled the Isle of Link-a-doo in the  Great Link-a-Doo Flood. Linkala shares memories and feelings — as well as some useful ways to cope with disasters and get through hard times — and answers the kids' questions about surviving similar disasters.  Linkala is played by Dr. Cara Spitalewitz, a clinical psychologist who works with children and adolescents in New York City. Cara previously was a supervising psychologist at Bellevue Hospital Center and a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at NYU School of Medicine. She holds a B.A. from Columbia University, an Ed.M. in Human Development & Psychology from Harvard University, and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Long Island University-Brooklyn. She completed an APA-accredited Clinical Internship at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine and her postdoctoral training at Bellevue Hospital Center. Sound design and mixing is by Ryan Marth, and the ukulele music you hear is by actor and composer Bill English.Please learn more about the episode online at playsparkler.org/hardtimes.Do you know of a little kid, with a big heart who would be interested in being a guest on our podcast? Please learn more here: https://playsparkler.org/participate-on-our-podcast/

Bill English of Bible and Business and On Path Coaching looks at all the rapid, often disorienting, changes we're experiencing with changes in Washington.  He addresses how we can stay resilience and not be overcome personally, being open to where God may be leading you.  Professional consultant and coach Shelette Stewart, author of "Revelations in Business," helps you look at what your giftings are and what your God-given hungers are, and offers encouragements to help you apply them to your career. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Bible and Business' Bill English addresses the changing landscape of the job market and also property ownership.  How do we wisely address both so we can be a blessing to others?  Jessie Minassian, author of "Your Brightest Life," looks at some of the key questions girls and young women ask, and seeks to help them reconnect with God.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Fairness has played a pivotal role throughout history, with the pursuit of equality and justice helping to shape the world that we live in today. Fairness also plays out in our everyday lives and in the lives of children as they grapple with real-life moments that feel “unfair.” "Fairness" in the context of social and emotional development refers to a child's growing ability to treat others equitably and considering the needs and perspectives of others. The idea of “fairness” pops up in things like taking turns, sharing, and making decisions.In this episode, three 6-8 year old children, Bodhi, Aubrey, and Will, visit with LKBH host Todd Loyd to talk about fairness. They then travel to the Land of Qook-a-lackas to help two Qook-a-lacka friends — Principal Quella and Korrik, the President of the Qook-a-berry Preservation Society — to restore fairness to the Land through a process of “qook-a-lation.” The kids listen to both sides of a conflict, ask questions, and then suggest fair solutions. Our guest stars on this episode are Vella Lovell, who plays the role of Principal Quella and Meredith Holzman, who plays the role of the President of the Qook-a-berry Preservation Society, Korrik. Sound design and mixing is by Ryan Marth, and the ukulele music you hear is by actor and composer Bill English.Please learn more about the episode online at playsparkler.org.

Former Prime Minister Sir Bill English, a colleague and close friend of Dame Tariana Turia, has been paying his respects ahead of her burial today. He worked closely with Dame Tariana to implement the culturally-based well-being organisation, Whanau Ora. He spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

Kay Kiefer of We are Everywhere talks about the women who experienced abortion and hold the regret in secret because they fear further condemnation.  How do we love them well?  Bible and Business' Bill English reflects on what God is teaching him during a difficult season in his life. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Broadcast on May 15, 2024, Bill English and Carmen LaBerge discuss working cross-generationally. What happens when a younger person manages an older person? Bill and Carmen discuss this question. What happens when inexperience leads experience?

Broadcast on May 1, 2024, Bill English and Carmen LaBerge from Faith Radio talk about the value of babies and work.

Bill English of Bible and Business helps us look at some of those crazy gift idea lists and how we can be both meaningful and purposeful in our giving in light of the great giver of gifts.  Nadya Williams, author of "Mothers, Children, and the Body Politic," exposes how our culture devalues motherhood and commoditizes children, and offers a vision to bring value to humanity.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Bill English and Carmen LaBerge from Faith Radio discuss Christian stewardship and generosity toward God. Broadcast on April 3, 2024.

Broadcast on January 3, 2024, Carmen LaBerge (Faith Radio) and Bill English discuss how to express one’s Christian values in the workplace.

Bible and Business' Bill English opens up Jesus' command to seek God's Kingdom first and how to do so when you're confused and struggling under circumstances.  Psychologist Debra Fileta, author of "Soul Care," helps us think though assessing what we need to do to care well for our souls by tuning in to the warning signs.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Gratitude can be a big, abstract idea for most young children — but it is important! Feeling grateful can help to foster emotional wellbeing and resilience; it can reduce stress and anxiety, improve relationships, and promote a sense of belonging.Welcome to Season 4 of Little Kids, Big Hearts! We are SO excited to spend more time with you exploring important themes related to children's social and emotional development. In this new episode of Little Kids, Big Hearts, three children (Charlie, Roxy, and Everly) discuss gratitude and what gratitude feels like. They then journey to the Land of Qook-a-lackas aboard magical hoverboards and help a Qook-a-lacka friend, Kwi-loh (played by Lauren Blumenfeld), power up the Gratitude Power Plant in the Land of Qook-a-lackas.Our guest star is Lauren Blumenfeld, an actor, writer, and filmmaker, who has a long list of credits on stage and in movies and TV. Lauren's favorite theatre credits include POTUS (The Geffen Playhouse), The Assembled Parties (Broadway), We Are Proud To Present...(Soho Rep), Sailor Man (NYC Fringe Award) and numerous productions at Ars Nova. Lauren has performed abroad at The Old Vic (London) and regionally at The Williamstown Theatre Festival, The Old Globe (San Diego), The Pittsburgh Public, and The Virginia Stage Company. She was a series regular on the satirical comedy Nightcap and has played recurring roles on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Kevin (Probably) Saves the World, Limitless, Unforgettable, Doubt, Deadbeat, and Archibald's Next Big Thing (Netflix). Lauren's shorts have played in festivals worldwide, including SXSW and SIFF. Learn more online.Sound design and mixing is by Ryan Marth, and the ukulele music you hear is by actor and composer Bill English.Please learn more about the episode online at playsparkler.org/gratitude-powerup-with-lauren-blumenfeld/

Bill English of Bible and Business talks about the both legal gambling and credit cards are often geared to exploit those most financially vunerable.  Sports Spectrum's Jason Romano talks about former NFL great Matt Forte joining the Sports Spectrum team, and about how many of these pro-athletes have a unique struggle when it comes to living out their faith in the public eye. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Bill English of Bible and Business talks about how to avoid being scammed by emails, texts, and even AI generated calls by those seeking to steal your money.  He also talks about praying for your co-workers, even the difficult ones. John Plake of the American Bible Society address how the anxious generation, GenZ, become less anxious when the regularly engage the Bible and are cared for by loving Christians.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Bible and Business' Bill English talks about the the impact of potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, as well as the concern about the continued growth of the federal debt, and what it means for us, especially as we seek to love our neighbor well and share the Gospel.  Meghan Ryan Asbury, author of "You are Not Behind," looks back on our unmet desires and hopes, and while lamenting them we can still see God's goodness and plans for our lives. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Bible and Business' Bill English helps us look changes coming to both social security and federal tax policy, but also how God is sovereign over our leaders and how we are to trust Him while submitting to our leaders.  Psychologist Debra Fileta, author of "Soul Care," talk again about how our relations connections, with people and with God, are essential for our overall health and wellness.  She also talks about having proper boundaries. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

On this Labor Day Best of Mornings with Carmen, Bible and Business' Bill English looks last month's brief market drop, the measuring of fear, and how Jesus gives us reasons not to live in fear.  Russell Joyce, author of "His Face Like Mine," talks about his physical deformity, of feeling unworthy, but of God's great love to touch and redeem our scars. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Bible and Business' Bill English helps us understand how inflation and the growing national debt are and likely will impact us, and calls us to be prepared when crisis strikes to minister to those in need.  April Readliner of Canavox talks about helping college students understand how God designed us to relate well between the sexes. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Stories are magical! They are gateways to new people, places, and ideas ... and they help children to build empathy and understanding — allowing them to see the world from different perspectives. As kids step into the roles of different characters, they gain insights into emotions, relationships, and the diverse experiences that make up our shared world. This helps them grow into compassionate and thoughtful individuals! Stories also have MANY other amazing powers — like helping children build language and literacy skills and helping to grow the bond between parents and children.In this episode of Little Kids, Big Hearts — The Magic of Stories — three children (Olivia, Anusha, and Moses) explore the power of stories. They discuss some of their favorite stories and characters and then they travel to the Land of Qook-a-lackas to help a Qook-a-lacka friend, Quimmel, write a story that they title "The Cat Gets Wet" to meet an upcoming deadline for the Qook-a-lacka Summer Story Festival! The guest star in this episode is Nick Blaemire, a writer, actor, and director based in Brooklyn, NY. Fun fact: at 23, Nick became the youngest person to ever have written a Broadway musical (Glory Days) while also performing in another Broadway musical (Cry-Baby). He has since written six more original musicals, and he has a long list of acting credits on Broadway, Off Broadway, and nationally, as well as roles on TV and film. He has also released three EPs of original songs.The original song in the episode, "Cat Gets Wet," was written by educator/composer Benjamin Weiner — based on the story that Olivia, Anusha, and Moses told during the episode — and performed by our multitalented podcast host, Todd Loyd. Sound design and mixing is by Ahmed Ashour, and the ukulele music you hear is by actor and composer Bill English.

Bible and Business' Bill English looks at the recent market drop, the measuring of fear, and how Jesus gives us reasons not to live in fear.   Jim Oppegard, the world's oldest school bus driver, talks about why he continues to serve, and shares his story of faith. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Bible and Business' Bill English talks about how personal, selfish ambition can impact your work and your life, while being ambitious for what God calls us too can bring flourishing to you and others.  Katherine Pasour, author of "Stay the Course," offers parents and grandparents help as they get their newly college-bound students ready for this big transition in life. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

In this episode three children, Donovan, Layla, and Ruby, explore the idea of resilience — being able to move through the hard things we face and bounce back or recover afterward. They share times they have had to practice resilience, and then they help a Link-a-deedle friend, LaLeek, who lives in the Land of Qook-a-lackas, learn about resilience. The guest star in this episode is Marc Grapey, an actor, director, writer and producer, with credits on stage, as well as in movies and TV. Marc has been a fixture of the Chicago Theatre community for the last 25 years, often appearing at Victory Gardens, The Goodman, Steppenwolf, and Writer's Theatre. He made his Broadway debut in 2005 opposite Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick in the hit revival of Neil Simon's The Odd Couple. His numerous films include SuperBad, Adventureland, The Day Trippers, While You Were Sleeping, At Any Price, Keeping up with the Joneses, and the upcoming Steven Spielberg produced Captive State. He has made over 60 guest appearances on television. The original song in the episode, "On With The Show," was written and performed by educator/composer Benjamin Weiner. Sound design and mixing is by Ahmed Ashour, and the ukulele music you hear is by actor and composer Bill English.Find more resources and activities to keep the learning going online at https://playsparkler.org/little-kids-big-hearts-resilience/.

Former PM and finance minister Sir Bill English is the intellectual driving force behind the new government's plans for the country's biggest landlord. He tells Bernard why a full accounting of its running costs may prove to be too rich for the government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the first time since 2001 aircraft representing virtually every chapter of general aviation's history flew over the National Mall in Washington, D.C for the National Celebration of Aviation. Part of this flyover was our very own Bill English who is here today to discuss this historic event. Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by STEM […] The post SMAC321 National Celebration Of Aviation DC Flyover with Bill English appeared first on Stuck Mic AvCast - An Aviation Podcast About Learning to Fly, Living to Fly, & Loving to Fly.

Carmen LaBerge Our friend Bill English is back from bible and business. Hello, Bill. Bill English Hey. Good morning, Carmen. Carmen LaBerge I have all kinds of thoughtful and silly questions for you about the Christmas season and going to work. Bill English For some reason, silly...

Bible and Business' Bill English helps us apply Ephesian 4:1-6 to our workplace and how gentleness, patience, bearing others faults and striving to maintain unity is important in your work relations.  Documentary filmmaker James Tusty, producer of "She Rises Up," talks about how by helping women thrive economically in a society, you also help the community thrive. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

In the United States, about 15% of students receive special education or related services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Learning differences aren't all alike, but they can all affect how people process, store, and retrieve information — and they can have an impact on many parts of life, from learning to memory to how people express themselves and how people develop relationships with one another.In this episode, Todd talks with four children — Reese, Willa-Kate, Oliver, and Alessio — all of whom have diagnosed learning differences. They share their experiences and feelings related to their learning differences and go on a journey to the Land of Qook-a-lackas to help a Qook-a-lacka friend, Professor Kimpton, reconsider how to support a Qook-a-leekie student. This episode is for ALL children and families. It can help them to understand — and rethink — their own differences and their friends' and classmates' differences. It can also help children and families think of strategies they can use to persevere through challenges. The guest star in this episode is Q. Smith, a Broadway actor and a passionate educator.  Q. created the role of Hannah and others in the Tony Award winning musical Come From Away. She is also in the film version on AppleTV+. Q. has toured with the North American Broadway show A Night With Janis Joplin, playing the roles of Aretha Franklin and Nina Simone. Before Come From Away, Q. closed the Broadway production of Mary Poppins. She was the first African American to have a leading role in the history of Mary Poppins. (Read Q.'s full bio on our website.)The original song in the episode, "Super Superpower," was written by educator/composer Benjamin Weiner and performed by Q. Smith. Sound design and mixing is by Ahmed Ashour, and the ukulele music you hear is by actor and composer Bill English.Find more resources and activities to keep the learning going online at https://playsparkler.org/little-kids-big-hearts-learning-differences/.

Bible and Business' Bill English answers a listener's question around how they as an older worker can better relate to his younger co-workers who view matters differently, and how to do so with the mind of Christ.  Christina Hannan, host of the "Praying Through Scripture with Christina Hannan" podcast talks about how we can allow God's word to shape and guide our prayers. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Taking responsibility is an important part of social and emotional learning. When children take responsibility for their words and actions, acknowledge their mistakes, and help others in their community, they are building empathy, independence, and other important skills. In this episode, three children (Leo, Edie, and Aiden) talk about responsibility and then help Quazzilyn (a Qook-a-lacka friend) to rally the Qook-a-lackas to take responsibility and save their gummy bear crops!The guest star in this episode is Natalie Gold, an actress who has appeared in film, television, and stage productions. She's currently playing Rachael in APPROPRIATE on Broadway. The original song in the episode, "Put Up My Hand," was written and performed by educator/composer Benjamin Weiner. Sound design and mixing is by Ahmed Ashour, and the ukulele music you hear is by actor and composer Bill English.Find more resources and activities to keep the learning going online at https://playsparkler.org/responsibility.

Bible and Business's Bill English looks recent statistics about how people, especially men, are much less engaged at work, or not working at all.  Plus, how many men are not having families. This is leading to major negative cultural impacts.  Bishop Todd Hunter, author of books like "Deep Peace," talks about our disordered desires can lead to anger and conflict, but God calls us to peace. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Grandparents, or older friends and family members, can play pivotal roles in children's lives, acting as caregivers, mentors, and friends. Whether grandparents live in a child's neighborhood or far away, the love and emotional support they provide can significantly contribute to the healthy social and emotional growth of their grandchildren.In this episode, Todd interviews his own 96-year-old grandmother, as well as his sister and niece about their family memories and relationships. He then chats with two other grandparent-grandkid duos: Brenda and her granddaughter Kailah, followed by Marvin and his granddaughter Melanie. Sound design and mixing is by Ahmed Ashour, and the ukulele music you hear is by actor and composer Bill English.Find more resources and activities to keep the learning going online at https://playsparkler.org/grandparentrelationships.