Podcasts about CrossWorld

  Noah, Kennedie, and Augustine have faithfully served with Crossworld in Thailand for the past six years. Throughout their ministry, they have experienced incredible moments—witnessing teenagers come to faith, be baptized, and grow as disciples. In the last two years, their focus shifted from working in local schools to launching their own. However, recent legal challenges and visa complications have led them to the difficult decision to leave the field and return to the U.S. If you've ever been called to a ministry or job that felt like the perfect fit but was no longer an option, you understand the heartache and uncertainty that can follow. The Reynold family is navigating that transition now and would deeply appreciate our prayers and support as they seek new opportunities to serve. They are incredibly gifted, and we trust that God has a meaningful place for them in this next season. We are profoundly grateful for their dedication over the past decade and for the partnership we've shared through All Shores. We celebrate all they have accomplished and the impact of their ministry. Thank you, Noah and Kennedie—we are so proud of you! For more information or ways to engage, please contact thad.spring@allshores.org  

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Alida Schreuders inspiring journey with Jesus highlights the transformative power of faith in everyday life. Growing up in a supportive Christian community, Alida learned the importance of daily devotion and the impact of a strong faith foundation. Her college years have proven to be pivotal, pushing her to make her faith her own and surround herself with a nurturing Christian community. Alida's international mission experience with CrossWorld in Eastern Europe further deepened her reliance on God, teaching her to trust Him in new and challenging situations. Throughout her journey, Alida emphasized the significance of community and daily devotion, sharing how these practices strengthened her relationship with God. Her story encourages us to integrate faith into every aspect of our lives, be honest with God about our struggles, and step out in faith, trusting that God will provide the strength and resources we need. https://crossworld.org/

Bruce and Cindy McMartin tell the story of their life work on two sides of the globe as they worked alongside their students in missions. ABOUT BRUCE & CINDY MCMARTIN: Bruce & Cindy met at Multnomah Bible College and married after graduating in 1975. They have 3 grown children. Bruce earned a ThM from Dallas Theological Seminary and a D.Miss from Western Seminary. Bruce & Cindy were accepted as appointees to Haiti with Unevangelized Fields Mission (now Crossworld) and began full-time service in Haiti in 1982. They were both involved in training and developing Haitian leaders, and both taught in the Evangelical Theological Seminary of Port-au-Prince. Both Bruce & Cindy played a role in helping to sensitize the Haitian church and believers to the needs of the lost world and their responsibility to be a part of obeying the Great Commission. A Haitian Mission Organization was birthed, and 3 teams were sent to Senegal (2004, 2005, 2011) and today there are 7 full-time Haitian missionaries serving in Senegal, W. Africa. In 2014, Bruce & Cindy left Haiti and moved to Senegal to serve alongside Haitian missionaries. Senegal is a more unreached country, so the challenges are great. The major religion is Islam, and the Evangelical church is small. Bruce & Cindy have just returned to the USA and are transitioning to making disciples in a new environment. ADDITIONAL RESOURCE: • CultureBound

The Great Commission and making disciples is for all Christians, but do we really live that way? We've had a classic understanding of what missionaries ought to be doing, but is that exclusionary? In episode 263, we have Luke Perkins from Crossworld to help us sort it out. Luke served as a missionary professor in Haiti for several years and today is the President at Crossworld where they emphasize that all professions have a role in the work of the Great Commission and the imperative of making disciples throughout the globe. Podcast Sponsor No matter your role in caring for vulnerable children and families, you'll find wisdom, grace, encouragement and community for the road ahead at CAFO2024 in Nashville. It's the go-to spot for those working in Christian orphan care and global child welfare. Learn More and Register for CAFO 2024 Resources and Links from the show Crossworld Website African Friends and Money Matters by David Maranz Conversation Notes 5:25 - What would good helping even look like 8:10 - Starting from the beauty and goodness of God in pursuing mission 10:00 - Emphasizing all professions beyond the classic missions archetypes 17:11 - Defining what disciple-making is all about 18:20 - Understanding business as mission with the quadruple bottom line 29:35 - Distinguishing between disciple-making and church planting 32:20 - The North American church is not designed to make disciples 36:00 - The essence and the rhythms of making disciples 38:00 - Key questions to ask yourself for disciple making 41:00 - Discussing the current state of Haiti   Theme music Kirk Osamayo. Free Music Archive, CC BY License

Today we have missions thought leader and author Dr. Larry Sharp on the program. Larry served in mission leadership in Brazil for over twenty years, followed by another twenty years as VP of operations at Crossworld. During that time, he founded IBEC Ventures, a Business as Mission consulting group, which has taken him to dozens of countries. In addition to teaching and writing, he is the author of The Greatest Missionary Generation. Recently Larry has written a powerful new book titled Missions Disrupted. This book takes an inspired look at the state of Christian missions and where missions is heading… particularly from PROFESSIONAL MISSIONARIES to MISSIONAL PROFESSIONALS.Join us as we dive into the reformation that is happening around 'Missio Dei' - The Mission of God!Highlights include:The end of the anomaly of modern missionsCapturing the moment.. A new season for missionsWhat is Missio Dei? Why IBEC Ventures?Disruptive Innovation Theory and the future of missionsThe Sea Change in missiologyHow to Activate ALL believers into the Missio DeiGuidance for Pastors wrestling with Missio Dei

SCENE: Season 8. Year of the Rabbit. 2023. Cut to: Rebecca & Brooke, Crossworld's most beloved showgirls, reviewing New York Times crossword puzzles. On this episode...they (we) peruse three (3) puzzles, from 2/2/23 - 2/4/23. Featuring.....: Bisexual lighting SARD: new year, new gem?! On app-lessness CUT TO THE CHASE: What, why, how. Jannings escapes ... AVCX is not sending people to the moon In 2022, 21% of NYTXWs were written by exclusively women (h/t XWord Info) Enjoying "Crossnerds"? Give us five ⭐️s in Spotify! Comment in Apple Podcasts! @ us on Twitter! Support us on Patreon! Or just keep listening. Or all. Ideally all. But we'll take any. Please and thank you!

Larry Sharp explains the realities and misunderstandings of the Business as Mission model. ABOUT LARRY W. SHARP, PHD Larry W. Sharp is the Founder and current consulting specialist with the consulting firm, International Business and Education Consultants (www.ibecventures.com). He served 21 years in Brazil and then 20 years as Crossworld VP of Operations and as Vice President of Business Partnerships. He is currently a VP Emeritus and consultant with Crossworld. Since 2007 he has devoted energies toward Business as Mission (BAM) and currently is a consultant on BAM and education themes. He holds degrees in Bible (Prairie College), business (BA Seattle Pacific University), and education (MA Azusa Pacific University) and a PhD (University of Calgary, CANADA) in comparative sociology of education and administration. His career focus has been in business, education, and supervisory roles. While in Brazil he served as teacher and headmaster of the Amazon Valley Academy (15 years) and President of the Missao Crista Evangelica do Brasil (MICEB) for six years. He travels within North America speaking and teaching in conferences, colleges and churches on themes related to Business As Mission (BAM, B4t). His travels abroad relate to BAM, crisis preparation, management, and team building. He writes a weekly blog on www.ibecventures.com/blog and blogs on other sites occasionally. He serves on four boards including the Freedom Business Alliance where he serves as chairperson; and is working with two university curriculum teams developing the integration of business with missional faith. Larry and Vicki live in Washington state and have been married for 51 years and have four grown children and eight grandchildren. ADDITIONAL RESOURCE: Websites: Businessasmission.com Bamglobal.org Ibecventures.com Books: God Is At Work: Transforming People and Nations Through Business by Ken Eldred Workship: Recalibrate Work and Worship by Patrick Lai A Better Way: Make Disciples Wherever Life Happens by Dale Losch Missions Disrupted: From Professional Missionaries to Missional Professionals by Larry Sharp

Language isn't just for communication — it's fun. For over a hundred years, crosswords have served as entertainment, and even been blamed for society's ills. Turns out crosswords are serious business. Author and illustrator of Letters to Margaret and crossword enthusiast Hayley Gold takes us into the history and the discussions happening in the world of crosswords — the Crossworld.  

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How can we help believers in the marketplace understand the important role they play in the Great Commission? How can we best mobilize secular professionals like plumbers, educators, social workers, or health care professionals? In this episode, Dave converses with Dale Losch, the CEO of Crossworld, a missions agency committed to sending ministry workers from all professions. This episode will equip you to mobilize believers from all walks of life. Here's what Dave asked Dale: Why should we engage believers from all professions to reach the world?  How can mission agencies train professional workers who do not have previous formal Bible training? Is it still important to send traditional vocational missionaries? How does a secular professional find time for ministry? What do secular professionals do on the mission's field? What are some tips for mobilizing secular professionals? What kinds of professions are being used on the field in creative ways? Show Links: Crossworld Contact Dale:  dale.losch@crossworld.org Books Dale has written:  Giving Outside the Box,  A Better Way: Make Disciples Wherever Life Happens Trinity Bible College & Graduate School "Work Matters: Connecting Sunday Worship to Monday Work" - Tom Nelson "Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God's Work" - Timothy Keller "Monday Morning Atheist: Why We Switch God Off At Work And How You Fix It" - Doug Spada Facebook Group - The Missionary Mobilization Podcast Assemblies of God World Missions The Missionary Mobilization Podcast is a resource for Christian leaders who want to increase the number of missionaries around the world. Our goal is to equip and encourage missions mobilizers and missions pastors for greater Kingdom impact. (The views expressed on the Missionary Mobilization Podcast do not necessarily reflect those of the Center for Missionary Mobilization and Retention) If you have questions or ideas for a show, contact us here: hello@missionarymobilization.org

This week on the Crown Stewardship Podcast, we welcome Dale Losch, President of CrossWorld and author of Giving Outside the Box. If you have ever cringed the moment a pastor started talking about tithing, don't worry - Dale's approach to giving is grace-based and joy-filled. You'll be inspired as you hear stories of God's faithfulness as Dale's family has made giving a lifestyle, and what it looks like to make it a priority to store treasures in Heaven. The world tells us we can never have enough money, but listening to Dale will encourage and inspire you to trust God more, by giving more. Dale Losch serves as president of Crossworld, a missions organization whose goal is to send disciple-makers from all professions, to launch disciple-making communities in the world's least-reached marketplaces. Dale draws on his formal education, his decades of pastoral and cross-cultural ministry, and his real-life experience as a husband, father, and friend. Dale is the author of A Better Way: Make Disciples Wherever Life Happens, and Giving Outside the Box. One of the things Dale enjoys most in life, besides spending time with his wife, his kids, and their twelve (and counting) grandchildren, is sharing biblical truth with everyday relevance so that people can discover life as it is meant to be.   “God loves to bless generous givers. He loves generosity not because He wants to make us poor - but because He wants to make us rich in a way we are never going to lose.”   Podcast Highlights: Dale tells how being raised in a home where giving was a priority shaped the way he lives.  For each year of marriage, Dale and his wife decided to give more and more to God, and each year they have seen God's providence. Dale tells stories of how he has seen real examples of God's provision, trusting God to meet their needs, both big and small.  There is a wrong place to accumulate wealth, He wants us to “lay up for ourselves treasures in Heaven.” What does it look like when we use money the way God intends? And what do eternal treasures actually look like?   We hope you find this conversation informative and inspiring. Please join us each episode and please share the podcast with anyone you feel it might encourage.

Dale Losch (President of Crossworld) preaches the closing session of our 2021 Equip Conference during our Sunday morning worship service. You can listen to or watch all 5 sessions by following the links on our Equip Conference page. ERBC is a church in Greenville, SC, that exists to worship and glorify God, love and disciple people, and reach and serve the world. You can find out more about us by visiting our website: https://www.edwardsroad.org/

What does it look like to have a conversation with you parents about sex? Why is the current generation so disconnected from the older generation? Here is a conversation between Shane and his father, as they discuss pornography, sex, trust, and so much more!Support this show and become a Disruptor! Jim O'Neill served as a missionary for 13 years in the Philippines. He was the executive director for the mission organizations such as Crossworld and ABWE. Jim is currently the director of mobilization at Frontier Ventures. Check out his work at: https://nextgenleader.net/Check out our upcoming fundraiser at: https://www.provenmen.org/product/shootskeet/

Rebecca Neipris and Brooke Husic review New York Times crossword puzzles from 7/26/21 thru 8/1/21 and talk about other Pressing Issues in Crossworld, but all you really need to hear is DJ Cummerbund & The B-52's "Love Shack (Tik Toxic Remix)." You are welcome. Enjoying Crossnerds? Give us five ⭐️s and comment in iTunes! Or just keep listening. Or both. Ideally both. But we'll take either. Word-upped: Themelesses by Brian Thomas: puzzlesthatneedahome.blogspot.com Matthew Stock's 21x's: happylittlepuzzles.com

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CrossCode è un gioco con uno sviluppo molto lungo alle spalle: i lavoro sono iniziati nel 2012 e sono finiti, tra crowdfunding e Early Access nel 2018. Da pochi giorni, è uscito su PS4, Xbox One e Switch: varrà la pena di accompagnare Lea, la protagonista del gioco, nel suo viaggio in CrossWorld? Scopritelo in questo nuovo sala giochi!Buon ascolto!Soundtraccia: Outcastempo - Alessandro Mucchi / Outcast Sala Giochi Loop - Alessandro MucchiCrossCode è disponibile su PC da un paio d'anni ma è arrivato su PlayStation 4, Switch e Xbox One il 9 luglio 2020. Noi lo abbiamo provato su PS4 grazie a un codice per il download gentilmente fornito dall'agenzia di PR che segue il gioco.La pagina di Outcast Sala Giochi.Il feed di Outcast Sala Giochi.Outcast Sala Giochi su Apple Podcasts.Outcast Sala Giochi su Podbean.Outcast Sala Giochi su Spotify.Outcast Sala Giochi su Stitcher.Il feed di tutti i nostri podcast.Tutti i nostri podcast su Apple Podcasts.Tutti i nostri podcast su Podbean.Tutti i nostri podcast su Spotify.Tutti i nostri podcast su Stitcher.Il nostro canale su Youtube.Per contattarci:Scrivi ad Outcast - podcast@outcast.it

2 many DEBUT!!!!s 2 count in our first-ever two-part episode, which features our first-ever female guest (Brooke Husic) and is accompanied by Rebecca's first-ever crossword puzzle (available here)!! Did we mention: !!!!!!!?!?! Since solving her first New York Times just six months ago, Brooke's taken Crossworld by storm, publishing in USA Today, the American Values Club Crossword, and several other indie outlets in the last month alone. Many thanks to Sid Sivakumar (who recently made his own DEBUT! in the New York Times crossword) for hosting the Crossnerds collabzzle on his site, Sid’s Grids. https://www.sidsgrids.com/post/puzzle-38-crossnerds-themeless-by-brooke-husic-rebecca-neipris

After fridays broadcast on DI FM we present you the 72nd episode of the Spring Tube podcast. During 2 hours here for you another selection of an actual and upcoming stuff from Spring Tube and other imprints. Your hosts as always are SlanG and Technodreamer. For our June 2020 episode we have a new music - from artists: Matt Rowan, Ryan Sullivan, Pavel Khvaleev, Pano Manara, Köschk, SOulfreqtion, Veljko Jovic, Diego Hernan & Milton Bo, Nicolas Soria, Vegard Solbakken, Lighthouz, No Distance, Leap Seconds, Flux Flow Project, Jacme, Hokori, Skenik, a.o. - released on labels: Lowbit, Triplefire, Crossworld, Amber Blue, PHW Elements, EDM Underground, Batavia, Outer Space Oasis, Lincor, COOD. In a last 30 minutes of this month's podcast we have a special guestmix by Seba Silva from Argentina's Buenos Aires who recently released with us his first personal EP on Spring Tube Limited. Have a nice listening *available for download Tracklist: PART 1 – SlanG 01. Ryan Sullivan - Underwater [Triplefire] 02. Pavel Khvaleev - Space Odyssey [promo] 03. Gundelach - Alone In The Night (No Distance Remix) [unreleased] 04. Veljko Jovic - Drone [Lowbit] 05. Leap Seconds - Stranger [Spring Tube] SPR287NBD18 06. DuBo - Close 2U (Matt Rowan Remix) [PHW Elements] 07. Diego Hernan & Milton Bo - Ilusiones [Spring Tube] SPR287NBD18 08. SOulfreqtion - Entropy [Batavia] 09. Nicolas Soria - Dark Landscape [Spring Tube] SPR287NBD18 PART 2 – Technodreamer 01. Flux Flow Project - Spectral Ray [Spring Tube] SPR287NBD18 02. Pano Manara - Innervisions [EDM Underground] 03. Vegard Solbakken - Higher [COOD] 04. Alexander Boca, Elchinsoul - Magic (Lighthouz Remix) [Crossworld] 05. Skenik - First Light [Spring Tube] SPR287NBD18 06. Nicolas Soria - Love Yes, Love No [Spring Tube] SPR287NBD18 07. Chris Hobbs - Very Mild Superpowers (Hokori Remix) [Lincor] 08. Prove Them Wrong & Groovetique - Time To Change (Jacme Remix) [Outer Space Oasis] 09. Bykox - Sweet Couple (Köschk Remix) [Amber Blue] PART 3 – Seba Silva guestmix 01. Weltmusik - Polarity [Art Vibes] 02. Quivver - 8 Bit Eclipse (Integral Bread Remix) [Univack] 03. Seba Silva - Temporal Space [Spring Tube Limited] SPRLTD143 04. Donny Carr - Merlin's Oath (GMJ & Matter Remix) [Mango Alley] 05. Sergey Muzarks - Contemplation [Soundteller]

feat. Dale Losche, President of CrossWorld

GUEST: Dominic Del Bene, Blonde MedicineProducer of stand-up comedy albums and specials as well as The Crossword Show with Zach Sherwin, Dominic also holds the role (spectacularly) as the cool dad, dreamy husband and fun friend in our humble little town.Join our journey into a discussion about the state of California's fire climate, rubbing elbows with Hollywood stars and podcast production equipment as we sip on a (not so) craft brew and wrap a hectic week at Keller Street.

Increasingly, Millennials and young people are redefining “long-term” missions. At the same time, fewer are willing to raise missionary support. Is recruiting marketplace missionaries—many of whom are short-term tentmakers—a sustainable solution? And if so, how do we get the word out to professionals that the Great Commission isn't just for full-time religious workers? This week we go back and forth with Mark Silvers, Director of Mobilization for Crossworld, on the pros and cons of using marketplace missionaries alongside long-term church planters. Mark Silvers served with Crossworld in the Philippines for 10 years and joined the home office staff in 2009. Mark's driving passion is the goal of reaching the 2.9 billion people in the world today with no access to the gospel. Remember to share, rate, leave a review, and subscribe. Together we can bridge the gap between the worlds of theology and missions. Want to ask a question for a future episode? Email alex@missionspodcast.com. This show is powered by ABWE International and the Global Gospel Fund.

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This was a fun interview because Dale took things a different (and better!) direction than I was planning. You'll have to find out for yourself, but listen for what motivates most believers to reach the lost. One motivator is the brutal facts of lostness in the world, but Dale does a great job of sharing another.Show Notes CrossworldA Better Way, Making Disciples Wherever Life Happens by Dale Losch (Free download of the first chapter!)If you liked Dale's challenge to make disciples no matter where you work, you will love Episode 6, when a bartender shares his story with an alcoholic.Here's how to find statistics about people far from God in your area.Before you do: Who's outside your window? Have they heard the Gospel?More on the Brutal Facts and a #NoPlaceLeft VisionIf you have a question to ask or a story to share, go here and Jump In!If you're interested in a transcription of this episode, check out this link.

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In this episode:  Traveling to another culture? Check out these resources: Girls LOVE Travel(Facebookgroup) Cultural Intelligence CenterIGand FB Travel with Rick Stevespodcast The Sporkfulpodcast Instagram & YouTube travel channels Language apps & library subscriptions Online radio from the host country Books by authors from the host country(orset in the host country) News alerts and journalism from the host country Connect with Noah and Kennedie Reynolds  Noah.j.reynolds@gmail.com Kennedie.reynolds@allshores.org Crossworld.orgClick“Give”and then type in their first and last name Global 6K on May 4 - A family run/walk fundraiser to provide clean water with World Vision: more info at facebook.com/events/434428584051461/  Missionaries visiting All Shores over the summer: Jennifer and LeYanna Ellison from Mongolia(May)  Marissa Knoll from Zambia(June/July)  Family serving in UAE(June/July)  Ben and Diana Veurink from Columbia(July/August)  Next month’s podcast episode: Dave Horne – Global Partners Europe Area Director  How to give to the All Shores Global Outreach Fund(GOFund) – Three Options  E-giving on allshores.org  Set up All Shores as a payee through your bank’s bill pay system(include“GOFund” in the memo)  Give cash or check in a giving envelope(availableat a Connection Point) 

Lollapuzzoola!! Plus Aqua Zumba, Irish goodbyes, Hungarian hellos, shrooms, and tribute puzzles. That's right: it's another week in Crossworld. Rebecca rn and Andy K. New York Times crossword puzzles. 8/13/18-8/19/18. Let's do this.

in between the darkness and the light... with Dj Koze, Maceo Plex, Jimi Jules, Recondite, Nic Fanciulli, Adana Twins, Michael Gin, Blond:ish, Evans, Paul Hazendonk, Just Emma, David Keno, Rob Hes and many more thanks to Ellum, Watergate, Keinemusik, Saved, Get Physical, Manual, Innervisions, Warung, Last Night On Earth, Katermukke, Crossworld, Cultprit and everyone for listening

In this episode we interview Dale Losch, President of Crossworld. He provides you with some valuable perspective, principles and practical advice in discipleship relationships. My daughter contribues to the cause through beautiful worship. My prayer is that this episode would bless and encourage you to go and make disciples this week. Contacts: www.disciplemakingministries.org and www.crossworld.org

David Glass is our guest for episode 18 of the Gangstercast - a UK based artist with an impressive discography taking in releases on Circus, Robsoul, Magnetic, Crossworld and NiteGrooves among many others. Hailing from Liverpool, David says that "the clubbing scene is a big thing there and helped me get into House. Going to nights such as Circus inspired me to DJ and make music. There's nothing better than seeing everyone happy on a dance floor listening to house music and i've been lucky to meet most of friends through House music!" David's style reflects what the House Gangster sound means to him "Old school, underground, funky, jackin house music!" and he adds that, "The House Gangster movement means a lot to me because it keeps the people who love house music together and shows the newer generation such as myself what real house music is. The DJ's and artists involved have always stuck to their roots and not followed any trends, which I respect a lot." "The tracks in the mix represent me as an artist because I love the old school sound of house music. How it should be played! In my sets I stick to playing underground house music with a groove, as you can hear in this mix.  The tracks on this mix are tracks i've been playing a lot, some older than others. some of these tracks are from labels and artists who have inspired me over the years to play this sort of music and produce it. The special thing about this mix is being asked to be involved in the House Gangster movement. I really appreciate it!"

This audio sermon entitled, Make Disciples, was delivered by Dan McKeen, missionary with Crossworld, on the morning of January 29, 2013. The text is from John 15:12. Click here to subscribe to this podcast on iTunes.

This audio sermon entitled, When God Asks the Difficult, was delivered by Harry Straub, Mission Mobilizer with Crossworld, on the morning of November 13, 2012. The text is from Exodus 3:7-13. Click here to subscribe to this podcast on iTunes.

This audio message entitled, What Do You Bring to the Table?, was delivered by Harry Straub of Crossworld at the campus of New Brunswick Bible Institute on the morning of September 25, 2012. Click here to subscribe to this podcast … Read More

Robert V. Aldrich (author and public speaker) is today's featured guest. Topics: we are in a wonderful boom-time for books, comics and movies, making this a great time to be a fan; and yet how the fans of anime are killing their beloved industry. He also gives commentary on Cowboy Bebop, Studio Ghibli, Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, the new Sherlock Holmes and Star Trek movies; and he talks about  bit torrent and other methods of illegal downloading. Hosted by Stephen Euin Cobb, this is the July 7, 2010 episode of The Future And You. [Running time: 32 minutes] This interview was recorded in Charlotte NC, on June 5, 2010 at the science fiction and fantasy convention ConCarolinas. Robert V. Aldrich is the author of the anime-style novels Crossworld and Queendom. He is a popular speaker at SF&F conventions where he shares his special depth of knowledge in areas of popular culture including anime, manga, science fiction and fantasy.

Authors Robert V. Aldrich, Michael D'Ambrosio and Steve Cross are our featured guests today. Recorded on location at ConCarolinas (web): the science fiction and fantasy convention held a few weeks ago in Charlotte NC.Robert V. Aldrich (web) (author of the anime-style novels Crossworld and Queendom) describes trends in anime, manga, illegal downloading as well as the movies Speed Racer and Ironman. Michael D'Ambrosio (web) (author of the Fractured Time trilogy) has been expanding his career into screenwriting and so describes the trends he sees in that difficult and highly competitive field, as well as in movie deals and promotion. Steve Cross (web) briefly describes his first novel: Discarded Faces.Hosted by Stephen Euin Cobb, this is the June 18, 2008 episode of The Future And You. [Running time: 41 minutes]Also mentioned in this episode is the news that the host is one of the founders of a new international organization called The Order of Cosmic Engineers.  (The Order's Prospectus)