Podcast appearances and mentions of Charles Campbell

In this episode of memoQ talks, we talk with three loc industry leaders about their experiences at the recently held Vamos Juntos conference in Mexico City.Our guests - Charles Campbell, Jose Palomares, and Dieter Runge - share their experiences from this unique conference, painting a vivid picture of Mexico City that shatters stereotypes and reveals a dynamic, culturally rich destination. From exploring world-class museums to sampling extraordinary cuisine, they discovered a city that defies expectations and offers a compelling backdrop for professional networking and learning.Join us as we unpack the highlights of Vamos Juntos, hear about the exciting plans for future conferences in Buenos Aires and Colombia, and gain insights into the rapidly evolving language industry in Latin America. This episode promises to challenge your perceptions, spark your curiosity, and showcase why this conference is becoming a must-attend event for global language professionals.

Welcome to another spine-chilling episode of Weekly Spooky, where our esteemed host, Henrique Couto, guides you through the shadowy realms of horror that linger in the fringes of our imagination. In tonight's captivating narrative, we delve deep into a tale that gripped audiences when it first debuted in 2023, brought to life by none other than Charles Campbell, the head of the Horror 421 podcast. This story, titled “The Last Flight Out,” is not just a flight through the skies but a harrowing journey into the depths of human emotion and the unforeseen terrors that can unfold in mere moments.As we settle into our seats on the Boeing 757, we are introduced to Sheila, a thoughtful soul eagerly embarking on her trip from Hartsfield-Jackson International to Seattle. The atmosphere is filled with anticipation and the typical hustle of airport life—businessmen glued to their devices, families herding children, and an undercurrent of unease reverberating through the crowds. Henrique's masterful narration brings the scene alive as Sheila anxiously grapples with her carry-ons, all the while casting nervous glances at her fellow passengers, hoping for a smooth flight.Upon her boarding, Sheila meets Otis Thornton, a spindly 70-something gentleman whose engaging anecdotes soon overshadow the anxiety of the looming journey. The connection between Sheila and Otis blossoms into a captivating conversation as he regales her with his past, a poignant love story spanning decades. Their dialogue unfolds in serpentine fashion—initially light-hearted, it deepens as Otis recollects the enchanting details of his courtship with Ella, his deceased wife. The fondness in his voice brings warmth, contrasting the cold, sterile environment of the aircraft cabin.However, as Otis shares his narrative, a darker subplot begins to entwine with their conversation. The story oscillates between recounting joyful memories and the harrowing tragedy of losing their infant son, little Otis. The atmospheric tension mounts as the turbulence of the flight coincides with Otis's emotional revelations, making the audience palpably aware of the dual edges of storytelling—the beauty of nostalgia infused with the pain of loss.As the flight progresses, the turbulence intensifies, mirroring the turmoil within Otis's tale. With each jolt of the plane, the narrative shifts gears, transitioning from sentimentality to a gripping account of impending dread. Passengers are thrown into chaos as the plane begins its descent—a vivid encapsulation of fear that grips both Sheila and Otis. Here, Couto's voice crescendos, pulling the audience deeper into the heart of horror as reality blurs with the unthinkable.Finally, just when it seems that all hope is lost amid the maddening chaos of the flight, Otis's tale reaches a climactic crescendo—a heart-rending culmination that ties their shared journey together. As the cabin erupts with screams and the overwhelming sounds of disaster, Otis's narrative forces Sheila—and by extension, the listeners—into a confrontation with unresolved grief, love, and the ethereal threads that connect us beyond the grave.In true Weekly Spooky fashion, tonight's episode encapsulates the essence of horror—an exploration of fear that transcends the physical realm and delves into the emotional and psychological. As we close this chilling chapter, Couto reminds us that the nightmares may not end with the flight; they may linger in our minds long after the last words have been spoken. Prepare yourselves for the next spine-tingling adventure as we look forward to the fourth installment of the "Spin the Bottle" series, coming this Wednesday. Until then, check out our trove of over 300 spine-tingling episodes at weeklyspooky.com, and remember to fasten your seatbelts, for the turbulence of dread is just beginning.

This episode of MemoQ talks, focuses on the plans for the highly anticipated Vamos Juntos 2025 conference, set to take place in Mexico City on March 14-15. Charles Campbell, CEO of tbo and co-founder of the event, is joined by Andrzej Nedoma, Karen Decker, and Renato Beninatto, all respected leaders in the language industry.In this discussion, we'll get an inside look at the plans for Vamos Juntos 2025, which is set to take place in Mexico City on March 14-15. Charles will share the latest updates on the high-caliber speaker lineup, the affordable venue, and the unique cultural experiences attendees can expect. Additionally, our guests will provide insights on their roles at the event - from leading workshops on topics like "Executive Excellence" to participating in panels that highlight the stories and challenges of women business leaders in the language industry. We'll also explore how the panelists are navigating the evolving landscape of AI and identifying new opportunities for growth in the localization field.Together, they provide an insider's perspective on what promises to be a remarkable gathering of professionals and innovators. From the latest updates on the conference to a sneak peek at its high-caliber speaker lineup, this discussion offers a comprehensive preview of the event. Charles also shares exciting details about the thoughtfully chosen venue and the unique cultural experiences that await attendees in the vibrant capital of Mexico.Vamos Juntoshttps://www.vamosjuntos.org/

Charles Campbell, President of tbo., returns to SlatorPod for round 2 to talk about his efforts to unite and professionalize the language services industry in Latin America and the Caribbean through the association Juntos.Founded just before the pandemic, Juntos aims to raise standards in translation, interpreting, and localization by fostering collaboration, mentoring, and quality benchmarking. Despite challenges posed by the vast geography and diverse cultural landscape, the organization has seen significant growth, hosting conferences in Rio de Janeiro and Lima, with the next planned for Mexico City in 2025.Campbell sees immense potential in Latin America, noting its rich linguistic diversity and a growing pool of passionate professionals entering the field. While many countries in the region lack the established quality norms and associations found in Europe or North America, Juntos is actively working to close this gap. He also highlights the affordability of hosting events in the region, coupled with its cultural richness, as factors drawing increased international participation.Campbell addresses the role of AI in the industry, recognizing its strengths in high-resource languages like Spanish and Portuguese. He stresses that while AI is a valuable tool, human expertise remains essential, particularly in nuanced and culturally specific translations.As Latin America and the Caribbean continue to gain visibility in the language industry, Campbell remains optimistic. Through Juntos, he encourages stakeholders to collaborate, innovate, and embrace the region's unique opportunities.

During the early 20th century, malaria was ravaging the world. We hear the story of Dr. Charles Campbell, who had a plan to cure it. But as it turns out, his big idea was… rather batty.

To Know Christ… This sermon considers Christ Jesus as the power and wisdom of God! The main text is 1 Corinthians 1:18-25. Special thanks to Scot McKnight, Thomas Oden, Charles Campbell and others. The post CHRIST The Power and Wisdom of God appeared first on Plymouth Meeting Church.

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Charles Campbell joins SlatorPod to talk about the evolution of tbo. from a translation company to a diversified business, exploring challenges, strategies, and the impact of industry changes.The President and Founder discusses the talent landscape, mentioning challenges such as layoffs, hiring fluctuations, and the impact of political changes in Argentina. He shares insights on the local economy, the government's actions, and the business outlook amidst these changes.Charles emphasizes the importance of adaptability and flexibility in today's job market, particularly as AI integration reshapes traditional roles. He mentions the need for workers to be open to evolving job descriptions and not overly resistant to incorporating AI into their roles.In discussing the changing role of project managers, Charles highlights the shift towards automation and the need for language service providers to embrace technology while maintaining a human touch.While tbo. embraces technological advancements, Charles acknowledges he passed on opportunities such as data annotation, highlighting the challenges of aligning business strategies with emerging trends.The podcast touches on the rebranding process undertaken by tbo. and establishing business units like tbotalent, tbodev, and tbolab. Charles highlights the importance of a meaningful, simplified brand name that aligns with the company's diverse service offerings.

The Translation Company Talk brings you another exciting interview about the translation and localization industry. Today we hear from Charles Campbell, CEO of TBO, about Vamos Juntos. This highly anticipated LSP conference and retreat, in beautiful Lima is the topic of our discussion today.  Charles talks about the Juntos organization as an umbrella association for LSPs in South America and the Caribbean islands, the benefits for its members, the role of such associations in supporting and fostering collaboration among LSPs, the annual conference, the speakers and content for discussion and much more.   Don't forget to subscribe to the Translation Company Talk podcast on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Audible or your platform of choice and give this episode a good rating.  This episode of the Translation Company Talk is brought to you by Hybrid Lynx.

Join us as we talk with Charles Campbell, CEO of tbo, Carrie Livermore Fischer, Manager of Localization Services at Subway, and Rick Antezana, CEO of Dynamic Language about opportunities for business expansion and operational support in Latin America and the Caribbean. We also talk about the upcoming Vamos Juntos event in Lima, Peru.Vamos Juntoshttps://www.juntoslatam.org/vamos

In this episode of memoQ talks we talk with three localization industry executives about their experiences with rebranding in their respective organizations.  Charles Campbell, CEO of tbo., Jonas Ryberg, SVP & Chief Globalization Officer at Centific, and Robin Ayoub, GM & VP of Sales for Lionbridge Canada talk about the importance of brands, why organizations should consider rebranding, and share their experiences,  lessons learned, and best practices related to rebranding.

Hour 1 of Sports Talk featured John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara discussing the upcoming Tennessee/UConn football matchup, as well as breaking down the World Series-winning game for the Texas Rangers. Plus, comments from Tennessee place kicker Charles Campbell and OC Joey Halzle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 of Sports Talk featured John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara discussing the upcoming Tennessee/UConn football matchup, as well as breaking down the World Series-winning game for the Texas Rangers. Plus, comments from Tennessee place kicker Charles Campbell and OC Joey Halzle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 of Sports Talk featured John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara discussing the upcoming Tennessee/UConn football matchup, as well as breaking down the World Series-winning game for the Texas Rangers. Plus, comments from Tennessee place kicker Charles Campbell and OC Joey Halzle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tennessee kicker Charles Campbell joined to media ahead of the homecoming game against UConn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tennessee kicker Charles Campbell joined to media ahead of the homecoming game against UConn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Tennessee Football players earned All-Southeastern Conference Monday, including a Vols offensive lineman and a UT place kicker. Which Volunteer didn't deserve it, though? The Dave Hooker Show airs weekdays at 10am EST weekdays. Please turn notifications on! WATCH/SUB: https://linktr.ee/offthehooksports APPS  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/off-the-hook-sports/id1640317550 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.airkast.tunekast5117_213&hl=en_US&gl=US Relive the greatest season in Tennessee football with behind-the-scenes stories about the 1998 National Championship Team. Click below for Celebrate '98: The Untold Stories Behind the Tennessee Vols' 1998 National Championship. Available in soft and hard copy. Personalized, autographed copies available! https://shop.offthehooksports.com/ SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS  Andy Mason Elite Realty Real estate experts with over four decades combined experience in East Tennessee. Best prices. Best service in the Knoxville area. https://www.andymasonrealestate.com/ Apex Apparel Group Design. Brand. Market. Your Way! Unique products to promote your business with unparrelled customer service. https://apexapparelgroup.com/ Brainerd Golf Course and Brown Acres Golf Course Golf Chattanooga's best public courses. Tee times available! Just click below. https://secure.east.prophetservices.com/ChattanoogaV3/(S(bulxf3daupdyu2kxqnwdabs2))/Home/nIndex?CourseId=2,1&Date=2023-5-3&Time=AnyTime&Player=99&Hole=Any Campbell Cunningham Taylor and Haun Enjoy Life Better When You See Better! LOCAL vision service for Lasik, cataract surgery and regular eye examination. https://www.ccteyes.com/ Chatt Mortgage Congratulations! Your home search just got easier. Buying a home in Chattanooga has never been easier with Chattanooga Mortgage. https://chattmortgage.com/ City Heating and Air 50 years in East Tennessee. Integrity Matters! Don't trust a fly-by night HVAC company to tell you that you need a new unti that could cost thousands or more. http://www.cityheatandair.com Harrell Group Security Solutions Leadership. Experience. Specialization. Addressing problems through unique, mission specific mitigation techniques. Also, making your children safer one school at a time. https://www.harrellgrp.com/ Hemp House The premier hemp dispensary online with a wide variety, great selection and strict standards to ensure you only receive the best in CBD or Delta products. https://hemphousechatt.com/ Rick Terry Jewelry Designs We want to be your Jeweler! Looking for affordable game-day jewelry. How about the fire opals? A Tennessee tradition. https://rickterryjewelry.com/ Sport Treasures Carrying Over 5-million Sports Treasures….and so much more! Follow on Facebook for the best sports memorabilia. Daily updates! https://www.facebook.com/SportsTreasuresTn/ Sports Clips It's a game changer! Everyone needs the MVP treatment! Use promo code 2500 for $3 off! https://sportclips.com/us-tn-chattanooga-tn501?utm_source=SOCi&utm_medium=GMB Tennessee Cider Company The original hard cider of the Smoky Mountains. Use the promo code “HAT” to receive some free sway with your cider order. Available most anywhere in the U.S. https://www.tncidercompany.com/ Zen Sports ZenSports is bringing the Cash Back to Tennessee. ZenSports, Betting, Just Got Better! Use the promo code “HOOKED” for unlimited cash back! https://zensports.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tennessee kicker Charles Campbell joined to media ahead of the homecoming game against UConn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tennessee Football torchbearers include Joe Milton III, Jaylen Wright, Omarr Norman-Lott, Dylan Sampson and Charles Campbell, and they all had a huge part in their unit's report card as the Volunteers beat the Wildcats on the road 33-27 Saturday. Relive the greatest season in Tennessee football with behind-the-scenes stories about the 1998 National Championship Team. Click below for Celebrate '98: The Untold Stories Behind the Tennessee Vols' 1998 National Championship. Available in soft and hard copy. Personalized, autographed copies available! https://shop.offthehooksports.com/ SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS  Andy Mason Elite Realty Real estate experts with over four decades combined experience in East Tennessee. Best prices. Best service in the Knoxville area. https://www.andymasonrealestate.com/ Apex Apparel Group Design. Brand. Market. Your Way! Unique products to promote your business with unparrelled customer service. https://apexapparelgroup.com/ Brainerd Golf Course and Brown Acres Golf Course Golf Chattanooga's best public courses. Tee times available! Just click below. https://secure.east.prophetservices.com/ChattanoogaV3/(S(bulxf3daupdyu2kxqnwdabs2))/Home/nIndex?CourseId=2,1&Date=2023-5-3&Time=AnyTime&Player=99&Hole=Any Campbell Cunningham Taylor and Haun Enjoy Life Better When You See Better! LOCAL vision service for Lasik, cataract surgery and regular eye examination. https://www.ccteyes.com/ Chatt Mortgage Congratulations! Your home search just got easier. Buying a home in Chattanooga has never been easier with Chattanooga Mortgage. https://chattmortgage.com/ City Heating and Air 50 years in East Tennessee. Integrity Matters! Don't trust a fly-by night HVAC company to tell you that you need a new unti that could cost thousands or more. http://www.cityheatandair.com Harrell Group Security Solutions Leadership. Experience. Specialization. Addressing problems through unique, mission specific mitigation techniques. Also, making your children safer one school at a time. https://www.harrellgrp.com/ Hemp House The premier hemp dispensary online with a wide variety, great selection and strict standards to ensure you only receive the best in CBD or Delta products. https://hemphousechatt.com/ Rick Terry Jewelry Designs We want to be your Jeweler! Looking for affordable game-day jewelry. How about the fire opals? A Tennessee tradition. https://rickterryjewelry.com/ Sport Treasures Carrying Over 5-million Sports Treasures….and so much more! Follow on Facebook for the best sports memorabilia. Daily updates! https://www.facebook.com/SportsTreasuresTn/ Sports Clips It's a game changer! Everyone needs the MVP treatment! Use promo code 2500 for $3 off! https://sportclips.com/us-tn-chattanooga-tn501?utm_source=SOCi&utm_medium=GMB Tennessee Cider Company The original hard cider of the Smoky Mountains. Use the promo code “HAT” to receive some free sway with your cider order. Available most anywhere in the U.S. https://www.tncidercompany.com/ Zen Sports ZenSports is bringing the Cash Back to Tennessee. ZenSports, Betting, Just Got Better! Use the promo code “HOOKED” for unlimited cash back! https://zensports.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 1 of today's SportsTalk with John & Vince featured, the walk through, comments from Vols running backs Jabari Small & Jaylen Wright, as well as part one of The Journey of Vols sr. kicker Charles Campbell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

VFL and kicking coach James Wilhoit joined John Wilkerson to discuss coaching Vols senior kicker Charles Campbell in high school, helping him get to Rocky Top and watching him play college football for Indiana and Tennessee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2 of today's SportsTalk with John & Vince featured, the walk through, part 2 of the journey of Vols senior kicker Charles Campbell, comments from UTSA coach Jeff Traylor and a Vol Football Practice report from our own Riley Thomas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 of today's SportsTalk with John & Vince featured, the walk through, comments from Vols running backs Jabari Small & Jaylen Wright, as well as part one of The Journey of Vols sr. kicker Charles Campbell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

VFL and kicking coach James Wilhoit joined John Wilkerson to discuss coaching Vols senior kicker Charles Campbell in high school, helping him get to Rocky Top and watching him play college football for Indiana and Tennessee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2 of today's SportsTalk with John & Vince featured, the walk through, part 2 of the journey of Vols senior kicker Charles Campbell, comments from UTSA coach Jeff Traylor and a Vol Football Practice report from our own Riley Thomas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2 of today's SportsTalk with John & Vince featured, the walk through, comments from Vols kickers Charles Campbell and RB coach Jerry Mack.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2 of today's SportsTalk with John & Vince featured, the walk through, comments from Vols kickers Charles Campbell and RB coach Jerry Mack.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tennessee kicker Charles Campbell spoke to the media following practice #14 of fall camp. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tennessee kicker Charles Campbell spoke to the media following practice #14 of fall camp. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour two of today's SportsTalk with John & Vince featured, The Walk Through, comments from Vols kicker Charles Campbell, QB Joe Milton & ST coordinator Mike Ekeler. Plus, a look at Vols in the 2023 NFL Draft. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tennessee place kicker and transfer from Indiana discussed why he chose UT, Mike Ekeler playing a joke on him and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour three of today's SportsTalk with John & Vince featured, VFL's Anthony Hancock and Joshua Dobbs, as well as comments from Vols kicker Charles Campbell.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tennessee place kicker and transfer from Indiana discussed why he chose UT, Mike Ekeler playing a joke on him and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to our latest episode of the Translation Company Talk podcast. Today we are going to take an in-depth look at the South American and Caribbean language services market. To talk about this important topic, we have invited Charles Campbell, president of the Translation Back Office. Charles discusses issues related to basic challenges faced by LSPs in the region, collective efforts in the the Association of Language Services of Latin America and the Caribbean or Juntos as it is known, the upcoming conference and much more. Make sure to visit their association's website at www.juntoslatam.org. Do not forget to subscribe to the Translation Company Talk Podcast on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or your platform of choice and promote this episode by sharing it on social media, giving us a like or thumbs up or adding your comments. This episode of the Translation Company Talk podcast is brought to you by Hybrid Lynx.

Charles Campbell is the Founder and President of Translation Back Office.  Charles talks about his experience at localization industry events and shares his thoughts on how to make them more enjoyable, memorable,  and effective.  He also introduces one of the industry's newest events, Vamos Juntos, which will be held for the first time on March 24-25th 2023 in Rio de Janeiro.Translation Back OfficeVamos Juntos Event

Tennessee Vols wide receiver Jalin Hyatt has a great shot at winning the program's first-ever Biletnikoff Award that's given annually to the country's best wide receiver. The announcement comes out tonight, so will he win? The Vols also added two via the transfer portal in tight end McCallan Castes from UC-Davis and kicker Charles Campbell from Indiana. And what were the top-five performances of the season from individual players? Locked on Vols is your go-to Tennessee Volunteers podcasts, available on YouTube and wherever you find your podcasts. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInLinkedIn jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at Linkedin.com/lockedoncollege Terms and conditions apply.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!UpsideDownload the FREE Upside App and use promo code Locked to get $5 or more cash back on your first purchase of $10 or more.Underdog FantasySign up on underdogfantasy.com with the promo code LOCKED ON and get your first deposit doubled up to $100!SimpliSafeWith Fast Protect™️ Technology, exclusively from SimpliSafe, 24/7 monitoring agents capture evidence to accurately verify a threat for faster police response. There's No Safe Like SimpliSafe. Visit SimpliSafe.com/LockedOnCollege to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tennessee Vols wide receiver Jalin Hyatt has a great shot at winning the program's first-ever Biletnikoff Award that's given annually to the country's best wide receiver. The announcement comes out tonight, so will he win? The Vols also added two via the transfer portal in tight end McCallan Castes from UC-Davis and kicker Charles Campbell from Indiana. And what were the top-five performances of the season from individual players? Locked on Vols is your go-to Tennessee Volunteers podcasts, available on YouTube and wherever you find your podcasts.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at Linkedin.com/lockedoncollege Terms and conditions apply. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Upside Download the FREE Upside App and use promo code Locked to get $5 or more cash back on your first purchase of $10 or more. Underdog Fantasy Sign up on underdogfantasy.com with the promo code LOCKED ON and get your first deposit doubled up to $100! SimpliSafe With Fast Protect™️ Technology, exclusively from SimpliSafe, 24/7 monitoring agents capture evidence to accurately verify a threat for faster police response. There's No Safe Like SimpliSafe. Visit SimpliSafe.com/LockedOnCollege to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this Ephesiology Podcast we are joined by the Send Networks‘ director of the equipping team for regional directors of … Continue reading "Episode 123: The Send Network with Charles Campbell"

Gabi and Kim are live from PNW True Crime Fest talking about Charles Rodman Campbell, the last man executed by hanging in WA state. In 1982 Charles Campbell brutally murdered Renae Wicklund, Shannah Wicklund and Barabara Hendrickson. But it's not the first time he attacked Renae. A series of events led to these tragic murders made even more tragic by how preventable it could have been. TW: Talk of sexual assault, harm done to children, murder descriptions.

My interview that aired live on Country 89.1 FM Saturday August 6th part of New Canadian Country about like latest single "I THINK HE KNEW" . The song has a sad story and Chad turned it into this great new song

Charles Campbell is a Send Network Trainer and serves as the Director of the Send Network Equipping Team. In this episode he talks about the various kinds of training methods that good trainers employ. He talks about how the process of equipping can lead to calling rather than calling being the entry point into equipping. He also shares his aha moment he had that led him to be so passionate about raising up leaders.

The Indiana Hoosiers football team had six players selected to Athlon Sports' preseason All-Big Ten team, an impressive feat for a two-win team. However, when you take into account the publication released four preseason teams, it starts to make some more sense.On today's episode of Locked on Hoosiers, Jacob Rude (@JacobRude) looks at the six players that earned the honors. Tiawan Mullen was the highest of those honored, earning a Second Team All-Big Ten spot at the cornerback position. While Devon Matthews, Matthew Bedford, Cam Jones, Charles Campbell and DJ Matthews all earned selections, too.It's hard to make the case for any notable omissions from a two-win team but Jaylin Williams could have a case as another cornerback selection. Campbell could also have a case for being higher than the Fourth Team honor he earned this preseason.The show wraps by looking at the additions to the Indiana Hoosiers basketball team schedule in Miami of Ohio, Little Rock and Jackson State. IU also announced a NIL deal that could see fans able to buy jerseys with players names on the back next season.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Indiana Hoosiers football team had six players selected to Athlon Sports' preseason All-Big Ten team, an impressive feat for a two-win team. However, when you take into account the publication released four preseason teams, it starts to make some more sense. On today's episode of Locked on Hoosiers, Jacob Rude (@JacobRude) looks at the six players that earned the honors. Tiawan Mullen was the highest of those honored, earning a Second Team All-Big Ten spot at the cornerback position. While Devon Matthews, Matthew Bedford, Cam Jones, Charles Campbell and DJ Matthews all earned selections, too. It's hard to make the case for any notable omissions from a two-win team but Jaylin Williams could have a case as another cornerback selection. Campbell could also have a case for being higher than the Fourth Team honor he earned this preseason. The show wraps by looking at the additions to the Indiana Hoosiers basketball team schedule in Miami of Ohio, Little Rock and Jackson State. IU also announced a NIL deal that could see fans able to buy jerseys with players names on the back next season. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

My interview with Niagara's Chad Charles Campbell about his new single Cloud 10! played it on May 1st on Country 89.1FM 

Our texts this week are here. We frequently discuss the practices of reading the Bible from the margins, and a “dislocated exegesis.” For further reading, see Reading the Bible from the Margins by Miguel A de La Torre, The Word Before the Powers by Charles Campbell, and Preaching as Testimony, by Anna Carter Florence. A companion text from Paul's epistle: “You can be sure that no immoral, impure, or greedy person will inherit the Kingdom of Christ and of God. For a greedy person is an idolater, worshiping the things of this world.” - Ephesians 5:5, NLT Megan quotes Stanley P. Saunders from Preaching the Gospel of Matthew: Proclaiming God's Presence. You can read more from the Solentiname Island community in Lake Nicaragua in The Gospel in Solentiname by Ernesto Cardenal. Our prayer this week is adapted from the Beatitudes. Read the entire prayer here. Other resources on our website: commentaries, discipleship, liturgics, music.

Our texts for this week are here. Old Testament references include: Elijah & the Widow in 1 Kings 17:1-16 and Elisha & Naaman in 2 Kings 5:1-14 Our prayer for this week from Daily Prayer with the Corrymeela Community by Padraig O'Tuama Our Greek word study via StepBible.org: ἐκβάλλω (ekballō) 'to expel' (G1544) Discussion about "powers & principalities" from Charles Campbell, The Word Before the Powers Other resources on our website: commentaries, discipleship, liturgics, music.

Talks about plans for the N. Chase Street homeless encampment

Mitch and Chase talk to Charles Campbell about how to train your leaders in a way that leads to their life being transformed.

World- Renowned Saxophonist & Memphis Native Mr. Charles Campbell has worked with many legendary artists like Milton Campbell, Johnnie Taylor and Albert King just to name a few.

In 1974, Renae Wicklund would survive an altercation with Charles Campbell and report him to the authorities. His arrest and sentencing should have been the end of it, but instead Campbell had 7 years to plan his revenge and exploit the system.

On June 1, 2021 the Supreme Court decided City of San Antonio, Texas v. Hotels.com L.P. The issue was whether, as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit alone has held, district courts “lack[] discretion to deny or reduce” appellate costs deemed “taxable” in district court under Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 39(e).In a 9-0 opinion authored by Justice Alito, the Court affirmed the ruling of the Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. The Supreme Court held, “Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 39 does not permit a district court to alter a court of appeals’ allocation of the costs listed in subdivision (e) of that rule.”Charles Campbell, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Associate Professor of Law at Faulkner University’s Jones School of Law, joins us today to discuss this decision and its implications.

On April 21, 2021 the Supreme Court heard oral argument in City of San Antonio v. Hotels.com. The question before the Court was whether, as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit alone has held, district courts “lack[] discretion to deny or reduce” appellate costs deemed “taxable” in district court under Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 39(e).Charles Campbell, Associate Professor of Law and Interim Dean at Faulkner University's Jones School of Law, joins us today to discuss this case's oral argument.

Luke 7:1-10, “The Healing of the Centurion's Servant”. It's a great message on the authority & compassion of Jesus, & the importance of humble faith

Many of you know that I am a huge proponent of systems thinking.  I truly believe understanding systems and the way they function is vital if we are going to understand the many processes that take place within any organization or community of people, whether it is within society, within the church, within our families and even within our very selves.  Systems thinking is the process of understanding how the actions of various people or entities within systems, influence other components and affect the whole.  Systems thinking can be applied to many facets of life.  Our families are considered systems, government is a system, politics is a system, education is a system, healthcare is a system, we have a financial system that drives the way we live, religion often becomes a system, and faith communities function as a system.  The way we use power and authority can become a system.  Unfortunately, such authority often turns into a system of domination where power is leveraged over others in a very unhealthy manner.  The list of types of systems goes on and on….   Each system is often made up of multiple smaller systems composed of inter-connected parts.  And, the connections within a system cause behavior of one part to affect all others.  Every day, each one of us is a player in multiple systems as we navigate our waking hours.  Some systems can be very helpful, while others can be very harmful.  One thing we soon discover about systems is that they are created to be self-perpetuating.  Consequently, it becomes very difficult to break a system, to change systemic functions, or break free from a system.  And, today, in John’s gospel, we are going to learn about a system. As we begin the last two weeks of our Lenten journey with another reading from the gospel of John, we discover our focus is increasingly directed toward Jesus’ crucifixion and the work of the cross.  The writer of John’s gospel has a large and very dramatic understanding of the work of the cross, an understanding in which the cross becomes the hour in which the Son of Man will be glorified.  This “hour” represents the completion and fulfillment of Jesus’ mission.  And, in today’s reading, John tells us that Jesus’ crucifixion judges “the world” and drives out the “ruler of the world.” Last week, the Greek word translated as world referred to the cosmos, to all of creation.  However, this week, the Greek word translated as world is not synonymous with God’s creation.  Instead, it is a Greek word describing the fallen realm that exists in estrangement from God and is organized in opposition to God’s purposes, in opposition to God’s dream for this world.  The word world in today’s reading from John, would better be described as a superhuman reality, a reality concretely embodied in structures, institutions, and systems that aggressively shapes human life and holds human beings captive.  Today, the word we see translated as world would better be translated as “the System” with a capital S, the system of sin.  And, in the gospel of John, this System of sin is driven by a spirit or force, “the ruler of the world,” whose ways are violence, domination and death. In fact, theologian, Charles Campbell suggests that in today’s reading, “the crucifixion could be interpreted as an exorcism in which the System is judged, and its driving force (‘ruler’) is ‘cast out’ by means of the cross.”  The cross of Jesus shatters the System of sin. (Feasting on the Word Year B, Volume 2) On Sunday mornings when we speak the words of Confession and Forgiveness, we frequently say, “We are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves.”  Those words describe our captivity to systems through which we are taken down the path of death rather than life.  In our culture, many systems hold us captive.  We are held captive to the system of consumerism as we consume and consume, all the while knowing that our consumption is killing others around the world, others who work in sweat shops so they can feed our insatiable appetites.  We are held captive by hierarchies of winners and losers, systems that shape our behavior and thinking from birth to death.  We are held captive to structures and systems that perpetuate racism, something we are presently seeing as crimes against Asian Americans are on the rise.  We are held captive to structures and systems that perpetuate misogyny, sexism, heterosexism, homophobia, xenophobia, nationalism, and downright hatred.  Just note the murders in Atlanta this past week. We are held captive by myths that shape our thinking and culture, myths that promote what some call “redemptive violence.”  In fact, theologian Walter Wink has suggested that “redemptive violence” is the primary myth of the System as we try to bring order out of chaos through violently defeating any we consider “the other.”  This myth is everywhere in culture – in video games, in movies, in the rhetoric I hear spoken among people, in our response to any kind of threat, in our response to any who are unlike us! Yes, we are held captive to systems, especially the System of sin that becomes a system of domination within our very selves.  And, Jesus, throughout his ministry and journey to the cross, enacted freedom from systems and systemic myths by refusing to respond to the domination and violence of the System.  Theologian, Marcus Borg, in his book The God We Never Knew, wrote: “The point is not that Jesus was a good guy who accepted everybody, and thus we should do the same (though that would be good). Rather, his teachings and behavior reflect an alternative social vision. Jesus was not talking about how to be good and how to behave within the framework of a domination system. He was a critic of the domination system itself.”  In fact, Jesus’ freedom from systems of domination and his rejection of violence is what distinguishes his way from the way of the System of sin. In the gospel of John, Jesus’ death is not a matter of sadness.  The cross is the purpose of his entire life, it is his mission, and his entire ministry is driven by this mission.  And, that cross stands before us as a mirror, as Jesus exposes the System for what it is.  As we look to the cross, we begin to see ourselves for who we are and the world, the System with a big S, for what it really is, the way of death.  It is then that we can begin to find ourselves liberated and set free from the System’s captivating ways.  As we look to the cross, we are set free to die to a life that has been shaped by the System so that we can live fully into the way of Jesus, the way of eternal life, the way of life that truly matters.  And, as Jesus sets us free, the new covenant that Jeremiah describes is truly written in our hearts as God’s love transforms our hearts and our entire being. Today, John’s gospel tells us Jesus’ hour has finally come.  The writer of John’s gospel tells us Jesus has finally come to the cross, the purpose and mission of his life.  And, as we continue to journey with Jesus to that cross, death is something we do not want to face.  In fact, death is something we fear and do not even want to talk about.  However, God is taking us to the cross, taking us to the purpose for which Jesus came.  God is taking us to the cross, so we can see the act of ultimate love for all of human existence.  It is in the cross that we discover the source of love that truly sets us free.  It is the cross and the love of Christ that is shown in the cross that sets us free from the System of sin that imprisons us.  And, it is in the cross where we discover that this love of the Crucified One is drawing all of humanity to God’s very self.

Should the art gallery move to a new centre downtown? Are traditional art galleries still relevant in the era of Indigenous reconciliation? Guests Jon Tupper (Director of the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria) and Charles Campbell (prominent local artist) discuss these thorny topics and consider the impact that the pandemic and Black Lives Matter have had on Victoria's art scene. Tupper provides an update on the search for a new home for the gallery, and Campbell calls for an Indigenous-run art space in Victoria: "To contend with [our history, through art] is globally important."

Hey, Horror Lovers, Here you are introduced to two amazing talents. Introducing Alayna Morales, Special fx makeup artist and haunt actor at Nightmare's Gate Haunted House. Alayna is also known as @jukeboxbaby78 on Instagram, Horror enthusiast and a Stephen King nerd. Also introducing small town Horror novelist Charles Campbell who love scary movies and Stephen King. Be sure and check out his publishing company Horror 421 Valleyboy Publications with his plethora of written works and find him on Instagram @charles_campbell_author. As always, thank you for tuning into the podcast! xoxo, Heather --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heatherloveshorror/message

In this throwback episode from 2019, Dave & Neal talk with Charles Campbell from the North America Mission Board (NAMB). Charles Campbell is the Send Network Director of Church Planter Training at the North American Mission Board. Charles has worked with tons of church planters across the county and used this to shape his ministry concept. Charles talks about key aspects and measurements to find success in church planting on the national landscape. New episodes of The Grind coming in November!

Charles Campbell, professor of homiletics at Duke University, when commenting on today’s gospel reading, shares this memory and amusing thought.  He writes: A few years ago, while channel surfing, I paused and watched part of an interview with television psychologist and celebrity Dr. Phil.  At one point the interviewer asked Dr. Phil, “If you could interview anyone in the world, past or present, who would it be?”  Dr. Phil replied, without hesitation, “Jesus Christ.  I would really like to interview Jesus Christ.  I would like to have a conversation with him about the meaning of life.”  As soon as Dr. Phil spoke, I remember thinking, “Oh no, you wouldn’t!  You would not want to sit down with Jesus, treat him like an interviewee, and ask him about the meaning of life.  You would be crazy to do that.  He would turn you upside down and inside out.  He would confound all your questions and probably end up telling you to sell everything you own, give the money to the poor, and come, follow him.  No, Dr. Phil, you do not really want to interview Jesus, and I do not want to either.  It would not go well.”             Dr. Campbell’s point in telling this story is that conversations with Jesus are dangerous conversations.  They are very dangerous because Jesus is always going to twist and turn your thinking, leave your head spinning, take you to new places, and leave you feeling confounded.  Jesus cannot be captured or made to fit into our preconceived notions or perspectives.  Jesus is always going to be moving us beyond the safety of our preconceived notions, perspectives, and ideas about God.  And, quite honestly, when one of these dangerous conversations takes place, the participants will rarely leave the encounter singing a hymn like, “Safe in the Arms of Jesus!”           As we encounter Jesus today, it is the final week of his life.  Just one day earlier, he had entered Jerusalem accompanied by shouts of “Hosanna to the Son of David,” as people were proclaiming him king.  He then went to the temple and literally turned the tables, knocking them over as he drove out the money changers.   He said the temple itself had become “a den of robbers.”  It had been an eventful day, to say the least.  Things are becoming intense and there is growing, even violent controversy between Jesus and the temple leadership.  So, as we enter today’s reading, it is the morning of the next day, and Jesus has returned to the temple.   As he enters, he is confronted by the chief priests and elders of the people who try to trap him with a question about authority.  They think they are the ones who are in charge and they have ultimate authority at the temple.  And, they demand to know, “By what authority are you doing these things?”  Believing they have control and are in charge, they are ready to challenge whatever Jesus says.            Well, the chief priests and elders discover that challenging Jesus results in some very dangerous conversation.  What they are not prepared for is hearing that Jesus’ authority comes not from another human being but from heaven.  Jesus avoids their trap and figuratively turns the tables on the religious leaders with a thorny question of his own, “Did the baptism of John come from heaven, or was it of human origin.”  This is a very dangerous question because, in making a commitment about John’s authority, the religious leaders would also make a commitment about John’s witness to Jesus – and thus Jesus’ authority.           Oh yes, the tables have really been turned and the interviewee has now become the interviewer!  Jesus outwits the religious leaders, places the question back on them and unmasks their deepest priorities and concerns.  You see, the religious leaders are not really interested in Jesus’ true identity, and they are not interested in discovering how God would have them respond to Jesus.  No, what they are really interested in is maintaining their privilege, power and control and they want to keep their current order intact.  They want to keep Jesus in their tidy little box or have nothing to do with him.           Yes, this was a dangerous conversation indeed!  The religious leaders are left speechless and the interview appears to have ended.  But, Jesus does not stop.  He knows they are off balance and confounded and so, he tells them a story – one of his favorite teaching tools.  He tells of two sons.  When the father directs the first son to go and work in the vineyard, the mouthy and rebellious son emphatically answers, “I will not go.” But then, he changes his mind and goes anyway.  The second son, who appears dutiful and obedient, answers that he will go, but then he does not.  When Jesus asks his questioners which of the sons did the will of his father, they say, “The first.”            Again, this is a very dangerous conversation, indeed!  According to this parable, those who are seemingly “in the know” (the religious leaders) are not the ones who are doing the will of God.  Wow!  The tables are again turned.  You see, Jesus’ stories and questions are seldom about right answers; rather, they are about calling his followers and his hearers to be transformed.  The question really is not “What is the will of God?”  It is a much, much deeper question of who belongs in God’s realm or kingdom.  And, through this exchange and his questions, Jesus convicts the scribes and elders of their lack of belief, and finally asserts that the despised, tax collectors and prostitutes will enter heaven before they will.  Talk about dangerous conversation!  This whole exchange begins with the “in the know” religious leaders authoritatively questioning Jesus, and it ends up with a pronouncement that they will be the ones who follow reviled tax collectors and shunned prostitutes into heaven.           Yes, conversations with Jesus are dangerous conversations!  Jesus is not interested in simply talking with us about the meaning of life.  He is always confronting us with the issue of his identity and the call to faith in him.  Again today, Jesus is really asking the central question of the gospels: “Who do you say that I am?”  And, Jesus is not about small talk or beating around the bush.  Jesus wants our very lives, and he is going to do whatever it takes, even going to the extreme measure of ultimately dying on a cross, to unmask our deadly priorities, and call us to faith in him.            Friends, that call to faith is always a call to turn from the futile, deadly priorities in the world around us, to repent and turn back toward God, because then we find life that truly matters.  God desires that we live into life that truly matters.  Such life is the ultimate point in our reading from Ezekiel when we hear these words, “Turn, then, and live.”  When we do this, we discover that our world and our lives become changed, so changed that we will likely face some kind of disruption, find our preconceived notions shattered and our heads spinning.  But we also find that, when we turn toward God, we discover we are grasped by grace.  We then respond to God’s call and grace as St. Paul says, by “letting the same mind be in us that was in Christ Jesus.”  And, we find God is truly at work within our lives.           Yes, conversations with Jesus are dangerous, indeed.  We do not begin by interviewing Jesus, but by believing in him, trusting in his authority, and following him to the places where he goes.  And, in the process, our world is always going to be turned upside down and inside out, our heads left spinning and our tongues stammering.  We also discover that no matter how much we think we are in control and in charge, whether it be our own lives, the circles in which we function and live, or even the community of faith, we are not.  It is God alone who is in charge.  Yes, conversations with Jesus are dangerous indeed.  Friends, just like the privileged religious leaders, we are always going to discover that our preconceived notions and perceptions of who Jesus is will always be shattered.  Jesus will never be captured or controlled or fit into our little boxes.  He is always going to disrupt the ways in which self-righteousness and privilege and piety and power try to control and manage.  Jesus will always elude our grasp so that we may be grasped by him and by God’s immeasurable grace and boundless love for all.  And, when we realize that we have been grasped by God’s grace, the tables have truly been turned.  Then, we can truly celebrate and live into a love that is indiscriminate, boundless in mercy, and life-giving for all. 

*Note: This is an archived episode with a previous co-host* Washington state was under high alert in 1974 - unbeknownst at the time, the many women who had gone missing in the Seattle area were early victims of Ted Bundy. It was in this uneasy time that Renae Wicklund was attacked by Charles Campbell. Renae's sharp recall and excellent witness testimony landed Charles in jail serving a 30 year sentence. Unfortunately a parole board found Campbell suitable for early release, and failed to notify the local police as well as Renae as no laws requiring notification existed at the time. The consequences of this failure resulted in new laws being passed, and tragic loss of life. Special thanks to Johanna Davidsson for editing this episode

On November 4, 1885, a 27-year-old man was strolling down an Albany street with a pretty 20-year-old brunette woman. He was wearing a disguise — fake mustache and sideburns, a heavy overcoat. He had introduced himself to the woman as “J. Blankhead.” And somehow, he expected her to be fooled by all this. She was not. She’d recognized him immediately as her ex-fiancé, Charles Campbell. And she’d made arrangements for him to get a lively reception after walking her home. The reception he got, however, was quite a bit livelier than either one of them had expected it to be.... (Albany, Linn County; 1885) (For text and pictures, see http://offbeatoregon.com/1803b.campbell-the-stalker-murdered-in-albany.486.html)

Charles Campbell, WFLA Cash Contest Winner, joined AM Tampa Bay to discuss how he won $1,000 just by listening and texting the keyword on Newsradio WFLA this week!

What do geocaching and murder have in common? No idea? Listen to this week’s episode as Alex tells the tale of Israel Keyes, a murderer, who was ahead of the geocaching curve. Afterward, Frances will delight you with the sordid history of Charles Campbell and his dislike of Jell-O. Then, in a rare turn, Alex has a strange thing he overheard in a brewery.   Patreon: Patreon.com/sadtalespodcat   Insta/Twitter: @sadtalespodcast

Dave & Neal talk with Charles Campbell, Send Network Director of Church Planter Training at the North American Mission Board. Charles has worked with tons of church planters across the county and used this to shape his ministry concept. Charles talks about key aspects and measurements to find success in church planting on the national landscape.

In this week's episode of Backstories Podcast, Doug talks with Charles Campbell, a fellow bike racer from across the pond. Everyone has a cool backstory. Even close friends and family often don't know the backstories of those around them. The goal of this podcast is to get all those stories out to the world. Please visit our sponsors Sunrise Bakery www.sunrisebakeryky.com Crankworks Bicycles www.crankworksbicycles.com

Bryan Catherman met with Charles Campbell to discuss the value of additional training for church planters.  In our case, Send Network Training.  Copyright 2018.  For more information, please visit www.SaltyBeliever.com. Listen or download here:https://www.dropbox.com/s/6kbjxtx5hwn2x2l/Send%20Network%20Training.mp3?raw=1

Bryan Catherman met with Charles Campbell to talk about the lessons we can learn from CrossFit.  These lessons might be helpful for missionaries and church planters.  Copyright 2018.  For more information, please visit www.SaltyBeliever.com.Listen or download here:https://www.dropbox.com/s/hciexpzn29395y5/Cross%20Fit.mp3?raw=1

Sarah Petrescu, John Threlfall, Amanda Farrell-Low and Melanie-Tromp Hoover have a long history of arts and culture journalism in Victoria, so we decided to get together and talk about it. In this episode: reviews of Twelfth(ish) Night by Launch Pad Theatre, on until April 14 (2:55), Comedy of Errors at the Phoenix Theatre (5:13), Kent Monkman's keynote at Moving Trans History Forward (March 24) (6:23) Victoria Arts Council's Look Show, on until April 15 (7:45), and the Belfry Theatre's Spark Festival wrap up (Tomorrow's Child, Cafe Daughter) (8:55). On the newsier end, we discuss the ongoing happenings at Open Space (12:42) (with thanks to visual artist and interim Open Space board of directors president Charles Campbell for speaking with us), We also discussed the proposal of converting the former Maritime Museum in Bastion Square as an arts hub (22:02), which appears to be gaining traction with a presentation to Victoria City Council scheduled for April 5. Plus a look ahead.

Many of you know that I am a huge proponent of systems thinking.  I truly believe understanding systems and the way they function is vital if we are going to understand the many processes that take place within any organization, whether it is within the church, within our families and even within our very selves.  Systems thinking is the process of understanding how various actions within systems, influence other components and affect the whole.  Systems thinking can be applied to many facets of life.  Our families are considered systems, government is a system, politics is a system, education is a system, healthcare is a system, we have a financial and economic system that drives the way we live, religion often becomes a system, and faith communities function as a system.  The way we use power and authority can become a system – unfortunately often a system of domination where we leverage power over others in a very unhealthy manner.  The list of types of systems goes on and on….   Each system is often made up of multiple smaller systems composed of inter-connected parts.  And, the connections within a system cause behavior of one part to affect another.  Every day, each one of us is a player in multiple systems as we navigate our waking hours.  Some systems can be very helpful, while others can be very harmful.  One thing we soon discover about systems is that they are created to be self-perpetuating.  Consequently, it becomes very difficult to break a system, to change systemic functions, or break free from a system.  And, today, in John’s gospel, we are going to learn about a system. As we begin the last two weeks of our Lenten journey with another reading from the gospel of John, we discover our focus is increasingly directed toward Jesus’ crucifixion and the work of the cross.  The writer of John’s gospel has a large and very dramatic understanding of the work of the cross, an understanding in which the cross becomes the hour in which the Son of Man will be glorified.  This “hour” represents the completion and fulfillment of Jesus’ mission.  And, in today’s reading, John tells us that Jesus’ crucifixion judges “the world” and drives out the “ruler of the world.” Last week the word used to describe world referred to the cosmos, to all of creation.  However, this week, the word translated as world is not synonymous with God’s creation.  Instead, it is describing the fallen realm that exists in estrangement from God and is organized in opposition to God’s purposes, in opposition to God’s dream for this world.  The word world in today’s reading from John, would better be described as a superhuman reality, a reality concretely embodied in structures and institutions that aggressively shape human life and hold human beings captive to their ways.  The word we see translated as world would better be translated as “the System” with a capital S, the system of sin.  And, in the gospel of John, this System of sin is driven by a spirit or force, “the ruler of the world,” whose ways are violence, domination and death.[1]  In fact, theologian, Charles Campbell suggests that in today’s reading, “the crucifixion could be interpreted as an exorcism in which the System is judged and its driving force (‘ruler’) is ‘cast out’ by means of the cross.”[2]  The cross of Jesus shatters the system of sin. On Sunday mornings when we speak the words of Confession and Forgiveness, we frequently say, “We are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves.”  Those words describe our captivity to systems that take us down the path of death rather than life.  In our culture, many systems hold us captive.  We are held captive to the system of consumerism as we consume and consume, all the while knowing that our consumption is killing others around the world, others who work in sweat shops so they can feed our insatiable appetites.  We are held captive by hierarchies of winners and losers, systems that shape our behavior and thinking from birth to death.  We are held captive to structures and systems that perpetuate racism, sexism and heterosexism.  We are held captive by myths that shape our thinking and culture, myths that promote what some call “redemptive violence.”  In fact, theologian Walter Wink has suggested that “redemptive violence” is the primary myth of the System as we try to bring order out of chaos through violently defeating “the other.”  This myth is everywhere in culture – in video games, in movies, in the rhetoric I hear spoken among people, in our response to any kind of threat, in our response to terrorism, and right now in our country’s response to any who are unlike us! We even find this myth in cartoons.  Remember the Popeye cartoons in which Popeye restores order by eating spinach so that he can beat up Bluto?  Yes, we are held captive to systems, especially the system of sin that becomes a system of domination within our very selves.  And, Jesus, throughout his ministry and journey to the cross, enacted freedom from systemic myths by refusing to respond to the domination and violence of the System.  Theologian, Marcus Borg, in his book The God We Never Knew, wrote: “The point is not that Jesus was a good guy who accepted everybody, and thus we should do the same (though that would be good). Rather, his teachings and behavior reflect an alternative social vision. Jesus was not talking about how to be good and how to behave within the framework of a domination system. He was a critic of the domination system itself.”  In fact, Jesus’ freedom from systems of domination and his rejection of violence is what distinguishes his way from the way of the System of sin. In the gospel of John, Jesus’ death is not a matter of sadness.  The cross is the purpose of his entire life, it is his mission, and he has been driven by this mission.  And, that cross stands before us as a mirror, as Jesus exposes the System for what it is.  As we look to the cross, we begin to see the world, the System with a big S, for what it really is, the way of death, and we can then begin to find ourselves set free from the system’s captivating ways.  As we look to the cross, we are set free to die to a life that has been shaped by the System so that we can live fully into the way of Jesus, the way of life that truly matters. Today, John’s gospel tells us Jesus’ hour has finally come.  The writer of John’s gospel tells us Jesus has finally come to the cross, the purpose and mission of his life.  And, as we continue to journey with Jesus to that cross, death is something we do not want to face.  In fact, death is something we fear and do not even want to talk about.  However, God is taking us to the cross, taking us to the purpose for which Jesus came.  God is taking us to the cross, so we can see the act of ultimate love for all of human existence.  It is in the cross that we discover the source of love that sets us free.  It is the cross and the love of Christ that is shown in the cross that sets us free from the System of sin that imprisons us.  And, it is in the cross where we discover that this love of the Crucified One is drawing all of humanity to God’s very self. [1] David Brown; Barbara Brown Taylor, Feasting on the Word Year B, Volume 2 (Westminster John Knox Press, 2008),141. [2] Ibid., 141

Charles Campbell, professor of homiletics at Duke University, offers this great commentary about having a conversation with Jesus.  He writes: A few years ago, while channel surfing, I paused and watched part of an interview with television psychologist and celebrity Dr. Phil.  At one point the interviewer asked Dr. Phil, “If you could interview anyone in the world, past or present, who would it be?”  Dr. Phil replied, without hesitation, “Jesus Christ.  I would really like to interview Jesus Christ.  I would like to have a conversation with him about the meaning of life.”  As soon as Dr. Phil spoke, I remember thinking, “Oh no, you wouldn’t!  You would not want to sit down with Jesus, treat him like an interviewee, and ask him about the meaning of life.  You would be crazy to do that.  He would turn you upside down and inside out.  He would confound all your questions and probably end up telling you to sell everything you own, give the money to the poor, and come, follow him.  No, Dr. Phil, you do not really want to interview Jesus, and I do not want to either.  It would not go well.”            Dr. Campbell’s point in telling this story is that conversations with Jesus are dangerous conversations.  They are very dangerous because Jesus is always going to twist and turn your thinking, leave your head spinning and leave you feeling confounded.  Jesus is always going to be moving us beyond the safety of our preconceived notions, perspectives and ideas about God.  And, quite honestly, when one of these dangerous conversations takes place, the participants will rarely leave the encounter singing a hymn like, “Safe in the Arms of Jesus!”          As we encounter Jesus today, it is the final week of his life.  Just one day earlier, he had entered Jerusalem accompanied by shouts of “Hosanna to the Son of David,” as people were proclaiming him king.  He then went to the temple and literally turned the tables, knocking them over as he drove out the money changers.   He called the temple a ”den of robbers.”  It had been an eventful day, to say the least.  Things are becoming intense and there is growing, even violent controversy between Jesus and the temple leadership.  So, it is the morning of the next day, and he has returned to the temple.   As he enters, he is confronted by the chief priests and elders of the people who try to trap him with a question about authority.  They think they are the ones who are in charge and they have ultimate authority at the temple.  So, they demand to know, “By what authority are you doing these things?”  Believing they have control and are in charge, they are ready to challenge whatever Jesus says.           Well, the chief priests and elders discover that challenging Jesus results in some very dangerous conversation.  What they are not prepared for is hearing that Jesus’ authority comes not from another human being but from heaven.  Jesus avoids the trap and figuratively turns the tables on the religious leaders with a thorny question of his own, “Did the baptism of John come from heaven, or was it of human origin.”  This is a very dangerous question because, in making a commitment about John’s authority, the religious leaders would also make a commitment about John’s witness to Jesus – and thus Jesus’ authority.          Oh yes, the tables have really been turned and the interviewee has now become the interviewer!  Jesus outwits the religious leaders, places the question back on them and unmasks their deepest priorities and concerns.  You see, the religious leaders are not really interested in Jesus’ true identity or in discovering how God would have them respond to Jesus.  No, what they are really interested in is maintaining their privilege, power and control and they want to keep the current order intact.  They want to keep Jesus in their tidy little box or have nothing to do with him.          Yes, this was a dangerous conversation indeed!  The religious leaders are left speechless and the interview appears to have ended.  But, Jesus does not stop.  He knows they are off balance and confounded and so, he tells them a story – one of his favorite teaching tools.  He tells of two sons.  When the father directs the first son to go and work in the vineyard, the mouthy and rebellious son emphatically answers, “I will not go.” But then, he changes his mind and goes anyway.  The second son, who appears dutiful and obedient, answers that he will go, but then he does not.  When Jesus asks his questioners which of the sons did the will of his father, they say, “The first.”           Again, this is a very dangerous conversation, indeed!  According to this parable, those who are seemingly “in the know” are not the ones who are doing the will of God.  Wow!  The tables are again turned.  You see, Jesus’ stories and questions are seldom about right answers; rather, they are about calling his followers and his hearers to be transformed.  The question really is not about what is the will of God.  It is about the deeper question of who belongs in God’s realm or kingdom.  And, through this exchange and his questions, Jesus convicts the scribes and elders of their lack of belief, and finally asserts that the despised, faithful tax collectors and prostitutes will enter heaven before they will.  Talk about dangerous conversation!  This whole exchange begins with the “in the know” religious leaders authoritatively questioning Jesus, and it ends up with a pronouncement that they will follow reviled tax collectors and shunned prostitutes into heaven.          Yes, conversations with Jesus are dangerous conversations!  Jesus is not interested in simply talking with us about the meaning of life.  He is always confronting us with the issue of his identity and the call to faith in him.  Again today, Jesus is really asking the central question of the gospels: “Who do you say that I am?”  And, Jesus is not about small talk or beating around the bush.  Jesus wants our very lives, and he is going to do whatever it takes, even going to the extreme measure of ultimately dying on a cross, to unmask our deadly priorities and call us to faith in him.          Yes, conversations with Jesus are dangerous, indeed.  We do not begin by interviewing Jesus, but by believing in him, trusting in his authority and following him to the places where he goes.  And, in the process, our world is always going to be turned upside down and inside out, our heads left spinning and our tongues stammering.  We discover that the privileged –  which I dare say are people like most of us, people who are type A take charge people – the privileged are not leading this parade.  We discover that no matter how much we think we are in control and in charge, whether it be our own lives, the circles in which we function and live, or even the community of faith, we are not.  It is God alone who is in charge.  And, we discover that it is the despised prostitutes, the loathed tax collectors, the reviled “others” of this world, and the most vulnerable of the world that are leading this parade as we follow Jesus.  And, we like the privileged religious leaders, are always going to discover that our preconceived notions and perceptions of who Jesus is will always be shattered.  Jesus will never be captured or controlled or fit into our little boxes.  He is always going to disrupt the ways in which righteousness and privilege and piety and power try to control and manage.  Jesus will always elude our grasp so that we may be grasped by him and by God’s immeasurable grace and boundless love for all.  And, when we are grasped by God’s grace, the tables have truly been turned.  Then, we can truly celebrate a love that is indiscriminate, boundless in mercy, and life-giving for all. 

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Charles Campbell, professor of Homiletics at the Divinity School, preaches at the school's 85th Closing Convocation worship service April 20, 2011 in Goodson Chapel. The service marks the end of the academic year and honors graduating seniors.