Podcast appearances and mentions of brian french

Last month, trees throughout Western Oregon fell as strong winds and snow battered the region. In Portland alone, there are more than a million trees in its parks and nearly 3 million trees on private property. January’s storm affected branches, dead and dying trees, but also healthy trees. What can the city learn about its urban forest following the storm? How should we think about the conifers around us moving forward? We check in on trees with Brian French, arborist and owner of Arboriculture International. 

Interview with Brian FrenchHosts: Nathan NormanBrian French The CrossTalk Podcast is a production of CrossTalk Global, equipping biblical communicators, so every culture hears God's voice. To find out more, or to support the work of this ministry please visit www.crosstalkglobal.orgDonateProduced by Nathan James Norman/Untold Podcast Production© 2023 CrossTalk Global

Roy L Hales/Cortes Currents - “ If we achieve this, which I believe we're going to do, this is a model for other communities. We look at places like Salt Spring and even Quadra Island and places in northern BC where they have lost their lakes. The Process is called eutrophication. When the lakes just become too rich in nitrogen and they become swamps. It's not just our issue, it's everybody's issue and if we show a way to improve the nutrient flow into the lake while adding these extra homes, that's a model for the whole world,” said Rex Weyler, one of the scientists monitoring Hague and Gunflint Lakes. He was talking about the potential impacts of what would soon be called Rainbow Ridge. Weyler was also looking back to the lake's algae bloom, and fish die off, in 2014. They were caused by the flow of nutrients from properties and streams along the shore. Five years have passed since that interview, but it seems possible that this affordable building project may achieve its goal of decreasing the flow of nutrients into the lake. Sandra Wood, Executive Director of the Cortes Housing Society, explained, “The thing that helps to stop algae blooms is basically keeping phosphorus out of the lake. Anybody who's living in the watershed, in the Mansons Landing core, can help. Specifically anything they can do to make sure that phosphorus is not leaving their property, entering the watershed and entering the lake, will help to protect the lake from algae blooms. Hopefully over time as people's septic systems get renovated, or as new high-tech septic systems get installed, that will help in improve the water quality as far as the runoff that's going down downstream into the lakes.” “We have positive news about the soil on the Rainbow Ridge property. Brian French, the soil scientist that we hired, collected samples on our property and specifically around where the waste water system will be as far as the septic fields will be located. He discovered that our soil naturally is very high in iron and aluminum. Those are two naturally occurring minerals that actually attract phosphorus and bind phosphorus to the soil particles. It will not be in the water column as far as being transported in across the property during downpours or in the winter when the water table's really high on the island. Phosphorus coming out of our septic system will be trapped and held in the soil on the property and will not be flowing downstream in the watershed.” “The other thing that it helped us confirm is that everything we're planning to do as far as stormwater management in bioswales, ditches and in our holding pond - All of that will help us to settle any sediments that are coming off of our property Especially if there are atmospheric events like atmospheric rivers and torrential downpours, that will probably happen more as climate change continues. Those suspended particles of soil will have a chance to filter out, to settle out in our stormwater system instead of being flushed into the lake. We're giving the nitrogen that is naturally occurring in the soil a chance to be absorbed by the plants and the trees that are on our property.” “Bottom line: All of the things that we're planning to do, are going to help protect the lakes from any contamination and we're really pleased to report that.” “Friends of Cortes Island or FOCI has been doing an ongoing water testing program in the lakes, gathering those samples and then consulting with Lake experts, limnologists. and other people who have expertise in that field.”

Forced rhubarb is a winter specialty that's quite different from rhubarb grown outdoors: It's milder, more tender, and brightly coloured. Brian French and his wife Jeannette run Lennox Farm in Dufferin County, in Ontario. Along with field-grown rhubarb, they force rhubarb indoors during the winter. Brian French explains how to force rhubarb: The difference between forced and field-grown rhubarb Conditions needed to force rhubarb over the winter Varieties of rhubarb for forcing Growing rhubarb roots for forcing Digging rhubarb roots for forcing Tips for growing rhubarb at home (Spoiler alert: Brian tells us whether it's really necessary to harvest by candlelight, as it's traditionally done!)To see photos of the rhubarb-forcing operation at Lennox Farm, see the blog post for this episode at Foodgardenlife.com.

Summary: On this episode of FM Evolution, hosts Shawn Black and Jim Robinson were joined by Brian French, a leadership creator, teacher, and coach at Harmonic Learning, a business consulting service that partners with client organizations to create leadership development experiences. Besides his extensive learning and development background, Brian is also a professional musician and infuses musical themes within the content created by Harmonic Learning. In this episode, Shawn, Jim, and Brian discussed the characteristics of good leaders, how to create an efficient succession plan, and best practices for creating leadership development programs. Thanks for tuning in! Show Notes:(0:43) Introduction to Jim(0:54) Introduction to Brian(1:33) About Brian and Harmonic Learning(2:52) About Jim(4:20) About the Restaurant Facility Management Association(8:47) Defining Leadership(11:00) Characteristics of Great Leaders(15:33) Developing Future Leaders(19:42) Succession Planning(28:32) Leadership Development Programs(37:36) Advice for Developing Leadership Programs(42:26) Closing Thoughts Links:Shawn BlackJim RobinsonBrian FrenchHarmonic Learning, LLCRestaurant Facility Management Association (RFMA) Quotes:“In my view, care is at the core of being a leader. Caring for others. Caring for the group. Caring for the work. And caring for the self and equal balanced measure.” - Brian French, (9:33) “Leadership development is turning the mirror around where we have the magnified view and we're seeing all the scars and all the imperfections. We need to see that in our leadership so we can then get better.” - Brian French, (15:56) “Succession for me as a business owner has always been about how does the legacy continue? The legacy is the individual, not the entity. Even though I have a company that will live for a long time beyond me, that's not the legacy. It's the people that are going to run it that's the legacy.” - Jim Robinson, (23:49)   “The common theme of any leadership program is looking at where the leaders in the organization currently are and looking at where the organization needs them to be and closing the gap.” - Brian French, (28:59)

What are your short term plans? Your long term plans? What is your lifetime plan? For followers of Jesus, this is crucial to know. In this message, Brian French shares why we must know God's plan for our lives, and why we should dedicate our entire life to accomplishing the work He has for us to do.

What is it that people need the most? If we are to give people what they need even if we need it too, how do we know what is needed most? In this message, Brian French shows from the letter to the Philippians how Christ followers can help each other have what they need the most.

What is necessary for Christians if they are to put the interests of others ahead of their own? In this message, Brian French shares what Paul did to assist the Philippian church despite his own desperate situation, and how believers (especially Christian leaders) can help others thrive.

What can churches do to thrive when experiencing stress? In this message, Brian French shares how God's family can deepen relationships and ministry opportunities, even in the most stressful of circumstances

Have you ever wondered why God would allow you to experience hurt or pain or even persecution? In this message, Dr. Brian French shares the important perspective that Christians need to have in order to thrive in difficult circumstances.

What can churches and Christians do to thrive? In the first message of this new series from the letter to the Philippians, Dr. Brian French describes how we can follow the example of these persecuted believers to thrive even in the worst of circumstances.

In this message, Brian French shares why outward obedience alone is not the way of Jesus, and why it's critical that we don't just act like Jesus, but we reflect the love of Jesus as we live like Him.

In order to get to where we want to be in the next life, we need to regularly make sure we are headed in the right direction. In this message, Brian French shares how using God's priorities to set our priorities is essential to following Jesus, and the consequences if we ignore those priorities.

The danger of self-care is that it's possible to focus too much on yourself. In this message, Brian French shows self care has to include caring for others, because of the good it can do for those you serve and for your own character.

Praise is vital to having hope in a dark world. However, it can be difficult to engage our emotions to praise the Lord, even when attending a worship service. In this message, Brian French shares how God's sovereignty over all of the world can help stir our hearts and minds to worship.

The difference between a hobby and a habit is often the time and energy we have to spend on an activity. In this message, Brian French shows how praising the Lord can become a habit in our lives by ensuring that we are "all in" when it comes to praising the Lord.

It can be difficult to maintain hope when staring in the face of injustice. In this message, Brian French shares what we need to remember when we see injustice, and how that can shape our hope for the long term.

It may feel like it's easier to keep our sins hidden because of what it will cost us if people found out the truth. In this message, Brian French shares why bringing them to the Lord actually costs less, and how the forgiveness of God changes our past, and our future.

How can we know that the resurrection of Jesus was something that actually happened? In this message, Brian French shares how we can know that Jesus rose from the dead, and what that means for our lives today.

Have you ever had to wait on someone? What if that someone is God? In this message, Brian French shares from Psalm 40 how to patiently wait on God, and what we can do in the meantime.

People often have preconceived notions about others, including God. In this message, Brian French shares how understanding the Lord as our shepherd can give us real hope in the dark.

There are many ways a person can generate hope for themselves, but there is a foundational truth that must be addressed when it comes to having hope that generates real success in life. In this message, Brian French shares from Psalm 1 what that foundational truth is, and how we can begin to discover hope in the dark.

How can Christians develop a "Jesus first" mindset in the world and communities where they live? In this message, Brian French shares some encouraging news about how non-Christians view the church today in America, and two ways Christians can build a "Jesus first" life.

Now that Christmas is over, it's time for the cleanup! In this message, Brian French shares what's essential in order to keep the glories of His righteousness and wonders of His love all year round.

What does it take to give or receive the best Christmas gift? In this message, Brian French shares the secret behind the best gifts, and why Jesus is the best gift that you and I could ever receive.

In order to have the best Christmas cooking, you need a menu. In this message, Brian French shows us what food is on God's menu, and how we can make sure that we are putting what God has been cooking on our tables.

In the kickoff to our series, Best Christmas Ever, Brian French shares why and how we can prioritize lights at Christmas.

What is true generosity? In this message, Brian French shows how Jesus' definition of generosity allows anyone to be truly generous.

What do people do with their leisure time? Most people do what they enjoy the most. So if God had leisure time, what would he do? What does He enjoy the most? In this message, Brian French shares what God loves to do, and how that inspires us to new levels of faith.

What makes people great? Is it their accomplishments? Success? Their title or position? Or is it something else? In this message, Brian French describes Jesus' view of greatness, and how we can begin to be great in His eyes.

How can we prioritize living the core values that we've learned about in this series? Where do we start (or restart) to put Jesus at the core of our lives? In this message, Brian French shows why the answer is always based on faith filled risk.

Without the Holy Spirit's empowerment, we can accomplish nothing. How can we be empowered by the Holy Spirit? In this message, Brian French shares how knowing what the Holy Spirit wants to do unlocks the door to being empowered by the Holy Spirit.

Sometimes it's helpful to take a look at our lives and see if we can be following God's plan in a better way. In this message, Brian French shares why we must mobilize our lives to the commission that Jesus has given all fully devoted disciples.

Many interpret success as having a lot of "stuff." In this message, Brian French shares it's not about how much you have, but the mindset you have about what you have.

It's important to give credit where credit is due. So why does David thank God instead of Israel's leaders when they give generously to the temple fundraiser? In this message, Brian French shares what David knew (discovered?), and how one simple thought can change everything we believe about our "stuff".

Prayer is the primary work of the people of God. Why is prayer... work? In this message, Brian French shares why we should make prayer our primary work, and how that work ultimately changes us.

Interruptions happen to everyone, but they don't have to be a source of frustrating. In this message, Brian French shares how Jesus viewed interruptions and how that can inspire us to value those far from God in both our attitudes and our actions.

What we value determines what we do and prioritize in our lives. But sometimes "what" we do can replace the "why" we do it. In this message, Brian French shares the "why" at Trinity Alliance Church, and why that why should be at the core of not just our church, but our lives.

What do people gain when they give up everything to follow Jesus? In this message, Brian French shares one of the amazing benefits of surrendering all for Him.

Good theology does more than just teach us about God. It transforms us. In this message, Brian French shares how good theology makes us good, and the part that we play in allowing theology to work on our lives.

Today's guest is Jake Colletta, a DP and Steadicam Operator in North Carolina. I learned a ton from listening to Jake's story and know you will as well. If you are needing some inspiration to progress your own film career, look no further than this interview. In this Interview you'll learn about the history of the Video Village group on Facebook (if you join the group, treat it as sacred, because that's what it is), a terrible mistranslation of his last name, how a workshop in Kentucky can change your life, interning at Caravan, convincing your wife to use your house down payment for a Steadicam, making money in the film industry, music videos with Max Haben and SHAED, why I owe Brian French a sonic drink, working with former guest JP Summers, Costco road trips, and his experience on the “Born of this earth” Toyota racing ad. I know Jake is going to do more amazing work in his career, so if you haven't already, go follow him on social media and watch him kill it in the industry. https://www.instagram.com/jakecolletta/ http://www.jakecolletta.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hometownhollywood/support

It is very simple for anyone to drift into hypocrisy, including Christians. How can we guard against that drift? In this message, Brian French shares why Jesus calls all of us to the way of the cross, and explains why our willingness to lay down...

How can we be sure of the divinity of Jesus Christ? In this message, Brian French explains why it's possible to follow the signs towards understanding that Jesus is the Son of God, and what to be careful of while we pursue the truth.

How do you feel about money these days? More importantly, how does God feel about how you feel towards money? In this message, Brian French shares what Jesus says we can leverage in order to be rich towards God, and how that simple attitude can...

Message from Brian French on June 20, 2021

Everyone feels the challenges of saving. But does the challenge lie in not having enough money to save? In this message, Brian French shares why saving first should be our first expense, and how that puts us on a path to financial freedom... and...

Your money says a lot about you. In this this message, Brian French describes how when apply what God says about money, your money will start to say godly things about you, as well as the best place to begin.

Rodney Yancey spits some poetry & Brian French lays the vibes. Here is the sound of Portland.

Brian Townsend, the Executive Director, & Meredith Pesce, the Associate Executive Director of Amistad share perspective from years of leadership in the Portland social services community.  Art by: LocalandUnruly Music by: Brian French

Plexiglass is IN! Eric caught up with Brian French, President of Peregrine.