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We keep trying to “improve” Christianity by stapling our cultural values onto Jesus and calling it wisdom. That's how the prosperity gospel turns blessing into comfort, how progressive Christianity can shrink the kingdom into a political mirror, and how conservative Christianity can blend holiness with power, nationalism, and scripts that look more like capitalism and individualism than the Sermon on the Mount.We walk through those distortions without pretending the underlying desires are all bad. God does want to bless. Jesus does liberate. God does call us to holiness. The question is whether we're arriving there by the way of King Jesus or by the shortcuts of our age. The turning point is the wisdom of the cross: when Jesus defines blessing, it includes betrayal, scarcity, and suffering held inside God's faithfulness. That wisdom “harbors no additions” because it is revelation, not projection. It's God showing us what God is like in Christ.From 1 Corinthians 2 we talk about the Holy Spirit as God's gift, freely given, granting access to the mind of Christ. Not as spiritual trivia or a way to win arguments, but as practical wisdom for Christian living, spiritual formation, and decision-making under pressure. We also face the painful question of why some hearts stay closed and what our role really is. The answer is both humbling and freeing: we are witnesses, not saviors, judges, or attorneys. We testify with words and with lives shaped by love, and we pray, “Come, Holy Spirit.”If you've been stuck in performance pressure, shame, or anxiety loops, listen through the end and try the simple practice we name: “I have the mind of Christ.” If this helped you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find it.Support the show
Power is getting cheaper, faster, and more automated, and that should make us uneasy. We start with a surprising bridge between AI fears and ancient Scripture: if an AI system can pursue a “good” goal in a destructive way, what does that reveal about the way humans chase wisdom and control? From there we step into 1 Corinthians and let Paul draw a bright line between the wisdom of the world and the wisdom of God revealed in Christ crucified.We talk about why the cross sounded like nonsense in the first century, why it still confronts our instincts today, and how it refuses to stay in a small “religion” compartment of life. We also wrestle with the kind of people God calls, why early critics mocked the church as unimpressive, and what it means when modern church attendance trends toward the educated and socially stable while the poor and overlooked are missing. That tension forces an honest question: are we building a comfortable club, or living a gospel that is genuinely good news to the oppressed?We end with Paul's own confession about preaching in weakness, not relying on superior speech but on a demonstration of the Spirit's power. The invitation is simple but demanding: stop patching Jesus onto a scattered life and receive a coherent way of being shaped by the cross, where boasting fades and grace becomes real. If this challenged you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review with the line that hit you hardest.Support the show
We trace Pentecost from Acts 2 into Paul's urgent call for unity, naming how the church slides into division when we build around personalities, power, and cultural scripts. We ask the Holy Spirit to make us a people who can truly hear one another and live as a new humanity shaped by the wisdom of the cross. • Pentecost as new creation language through wind and fire • Babel dismantled through Spirit-given understanding, not just speech • The church as God's flawed but chosen witness across history • Paul's plea in 1 Corinthians 1 for unity without divisions • How denominations, politics, and personality camps fracture Christian community • Celebrity culture and content consumption as modern “I follow Paul” • The cross as God's upside-down wisdom and real power • Achievement culture, self-sufficiency, and burnout as a rival story • Azusa Street as a vivid picture of multiethnic unity and its unraveling • A Spirit-formed unity that moves beyond surface diversity into shared purpose If you'd like to receive prayer, you can come receive prayer. If you've never said yes to Jesus in your life, and perhaps you feel his beckoning call here this morning, what better day than today than to say yes to him? Support the show
Pastor Ian Graham begins our study on 1 Corinthians.Support the show
Interview with Ian Graham, President, Oroco ResourcesRecording date: 11th May 2026Oroco Resources is advancing the Santo Tomás porphyry copper project in northwest Mexico toward a Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) targeted for Q2 2027, positioning the asset as a capital-efficient development in a supply-constrained copper market.The project's August 2024 Preliminary Economic Assessment outlined robust economics: a $1.48 billion after-tax NPV, internal rates of return exceeding 22%, and initial capital requirements of approximately $1.1 billion based on $4 copper and $1,900 gold assumptions. Operating costs are projected below $1 per pound, with a 2.8-year payback period. Notably, Santo Tomás demonstrates capital intensity of roughly $10,000 per ton of annual copper production—about half the industry average—lowering the barrier for potential acquirers and reducing development risk.The resource base exceeds one billion tons grading over 0.5% copper equivalent. The current technical program focuses on converting inferred resources to the indicated category, particularly in the South Zone, while exploring expansion potential to the southwest. Metallurgical work by Whittle Consulting identified that 70–80% of the resource consists of softer material than originally tested, suggesting opportunities for reduced energy consumption and improved throughput.Strategically, Oroco envisions a district-scale development incorporating the Bahuerachi project to the north and the Vainilla exploration target to the south, potentially enabling shared infrastructure and extended mine life. The company also benefits from rare grassroots political support: community advocacy secured Santo Tomás a place on Plan México, President Claudia Sheinbaum's priority list of 40 large capital investment projects, improving the permitting outlook.With new CEO Charles Cryer—a former analyst who previously covered the project—joining mid-2026 to lead M&A outreach, Oroco aims to achieve transaction-ready status by mid-2027. Institutional investors are backing this Phase 2 restart after the stock's post-2021 correction, betting that Santo Tomás's scalable, low-intensity profile will attract mid-tier and major copper producers seeking growth assets in an electrification-driven market.Learn more: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/oroco-resource-corpSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com
In a one-off pastor Ian Graham invites us to consider God's vision for our lives in the obscure, but powerful, example of Enoch.Support the show
Pastor Ian Graham begins our new teaching series looking at the gifts of money, sex, and power. Support the show
Pastor Ian Graham looks at the way the gospel of Jesus infuses our lives with power to live as witnesses. Support the show
Stranger Things continues with a new animated series and we talked to the minds behind the return to the Upside Down, Eric Robles and Ian Graham. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pastor Ian Graham explores layers of Palm Sunday as we enter Holy Week.Support the show
Ian Graham, President of Oroco Resource Corp. (OTCQB: ORRCF | TSX-V: OCO) sees a myriad of drivers poised to send the copper price soaring higher and he gets into the weeds on supply-demand dynamics, recent price action, long term forecasts, and much more. Ian also explains how Oroco Resource fits into the picture, with the second phase of their drill program at their flagship Santo Tomás project currently underway.Oroco Resource Website: https://orocoresourcecorp.comFollow Oroco Resource on X: https://x.com/OrocoCorpDisclaimer: Commodity Culture was compensated by Oroco Resource Corp. for producing this interview. Jesse Day is not a shareholder of Oroco Resource Corp. Nothing contained in this video is to be construed as investment advice, do your own due diligence.Follow Jesse Day on X: https://x.com/jessebdayCommodity Culture on Youtube: https://youtube.com/c/CommodityCulture
Why would Jesus, the prince of peace, tell his disciples he came not to bring peace but a sword in Matthew 10vv34-39?Support the show
Pastor Ian Graham looks at habits of stewarding and embracing the gift of hope that comes in Christ. Notes/Outline: https://www.ecclesianj.com/_files/ugd/092876_c583920f16784082b9292d3fd726cfc0.pdfSupport the show
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Pastor Ian Graham begins the new year with a series focusing on the habits of hope. Support the show
Pastor Ian walks us through Jesus' genealogy and shows how Christ is born into the brokenness he came to heal and save.Support the show
As High Performance wraps up its sixth year, Jake Humphrey, Damian Hughes and producer Will sit down to reflect on the moments, conversations, and lessons that defined 2025. In this special end-of-year episode, they revisit the guests and ideas that resonated most, not just in downloads and views, but in lasting impact.From the strategic thinking of Ian Graham to the raw honesty of Tom Aspinall and Boris Becker, the year was shaped by stories that went far beyond success. Jake and Damian also reflect on why episodes with Carlos Sainz, Triple H, and Steve Peters struck such a chord, and the moments that stayed with them long after the microphones were switched off.This episode also looks ahead to what's next. Drawing on insights from conversations with guests like Alistair Brownlee, Roman Kemp, Heston Blumenthal, Stephanie Romiszewski, Sara Pascoe, and Jonathan Haidt, Jake and Damian reflect on the lessons that mattered most, from mental health and sleep to parenting, performance, and perspective, and what they're taking forward into the year ahead.Listen to the episodes mentioned:Gareth Southgate https://pod.fo/e/358861Callum Wilson https://pod.fo/e/2da5b0Tom Aspinall https://pod.fo/e/2d3d2eIan Graham https://pod.fo/e/2d2c5bCallum Nicholas https://pod.fo/e/2ac276Boris Becker https://pod.fo/e/32edabTriple H https://pod.fo/e/2c762aHeston Blumenthal https://pod.fo/e/2aa828Sara Pascoe https://pod.fo/e/2b7c84Daniel Dubois https://pod.fo/e/2a90bdJonathan Haidt https://pod.fo/e/2a4563Stephanie Romiszewski https://pod.fo/e/2b5370 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In football, we often obsess over the goals, the trophies, the star players. But for Dr Ian Graham, the real story sits in the unseen decisions and quiet calculations that shape everything a club becomes.In this episode, Ian pulls back the curtain on Liverpool's transformation, revealing how data challenged old assumptions and opened the door to one of the most successful periods in the club's modern era. From recognising Mo Salah's potential when others overlooked him to navigating internal battles over recruitment, Ian explains the thinking, the risk, and the conviction behind the signings that changed everything.With clarity and humility, he reflects on the mistakes, the debates, and the culture that allowed bold choices to thrive, offering a rare look at the work behind Liverpool's rise and the principles that still guide his approach to the game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pastor Ian Graham looks at worship as time travel as it transports us to the mountain of God and we meet with him face to face.Support the show
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Pastor Ian Graham looks at what is happening when we pray, “Come, Holy Spirit.”Support the show
Pastor Ian Graham continues our series reverse engineering an Ecclesia gathering to explore the implications of our liturgical practices. This week, we look at the way the table functions at the center of Jesus' ministry to us.Support the show
Welcome to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. In this second part on data in football, co-hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper continue their exploration into how data analytics transformed modern football. This episode delves into Liverpool's remarkable journey using data and how it helped them to win the Champions League in 2019 and the Premier League in 2020. We take a look at the story behind key figures like Ian Graham and Michael Edwards, exploring their early skepticism, the challenges they faced, and the groundbreaking decisions that followed. Discover how Liverpool's recruitment strategy evolved with data, featuring key transfers such as Sadio Mané, Mohamed Salah, and Andy Robertson. Discover the tensions and synergies between data-driven decisions and traditional football instincts that reshaped Liverpool and influenced their remarkable success under Jürgen Klopp.00:44 The Role of Data in Football02:00 Key Figures: Ian Graham and Michael Edwards03:17 Michael Edwards' Journey07:18 Early Skepticism and Challenges12:39 Liverpool's Data Revolution14:54 Transfer Market Strategies18:35 Cultural Clashes and Successes26:24 Ian Graham's Role in Liverpool's Data Revolution27:42 The Transfer Committee's Struggles and Criticisms30:23 Jurgen Klopp's Introduction to Data Analytics35:49 The Impact of Data on Key Signings42:12 The Evolution and Challenges of Data-Driven Decisions44:43 The Future of Data in Football51:47 Conclusion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pastor Ian Graham starts our new series reverse-engineering elements of our corporate gatherings unpacking the force of blessing.Support the show
Welcome to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. This week co-hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper are joined by journalist, broadcaster and author of 'Expected Goals: The story of how data conquered football and changed the game' Rory Smith. In today's episode we explore the fascinating journey of data analytics in football. From the early days of Charles Reep and Valeriy Lobanovskyi's basic data collection to the revolutionary 1990s that saw a surge in clubs like Liverpool using a data-driven approach under Ian Graham and Michael Edwards to lead to Premier League success. We also look at how clubs like Bolton Wanderers under Sam Allardyce leveraged data to gain a competitive edge and and the cultural shift towards data in football management. Tune in to understand how data played a crucial role in some of the greatest footballing successes of the modern era.00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Rory Smith00:42 The Evolution of Data in Football01:29 The Role of Data Collectors05:04 Prozone and Early Data Pioneers11:17 The Culture War: Nerds vs. Scouts12:17 Sam Allardyce: The Unlikely Data Advocate23:32 Moneyball and Its Impact on Football27:24 Decision Technology and Early Predictions28:06 The Role of Data in Football Predictions28:48 The Fink Tank Column and Its Impact31:09 Spurs' Missed Opportunity with Data32:56 Tottenham's Early Adoption of Data Analytics41:11 Liverpool's Data-Driven Transformation47:10 The Cultural Shift Towards Data in Football58:44 The Importance of Communication in Data Utilisation59:45 Conclusion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pastor Ian Graham looks at God's mission to create a people in order to bear witness to the world. Support the show
Ian Graham unpacks the Apostle's Creed as an invitation to indwell the story and grace of Jesus. Support the show
Pastor Ian Graham looks at faith as the thing that we can be most trusting of, exploring Mark 4 and the dynamics of walking by faith not by sight. Support the show
Pastor Ian Graham looks at the Transfiguration in Mark 9 and Jesus' words in John 17 as an invitation to kingdom friendship.Support the show
Pastor Ian Graham walks us through John 8vv1-11 and points us to four dynamic elements of the Word of Truth. Support the show
Pastor Ian Graham directs us to look at 1 Peter 1vv13-18 a the command, invitation, promise to "be holy" as God is holy. Support the show
Our culture offers various narratives by which to live by. Cultural scripts of achievement, shame and doom are identified and contrasted to the script of Jesus' life and resurrection. Support the show
How is data used in sport? Katie Smith investigates the growing use of and reliance on data in sport, as part of a new four-part podcast series on what goes into helping athletes and teams perform at an elite level, made in partnership with The Open University.There's a visit to an England Golf training camp at their headquarters in Lincolnshire to hear from rising golf star Lottie Woad on how data has helped improve her game and from Steve Robinson, England Golf national women's performance coach, on how data can help with coaching.Dr Ben Langdown from the Open University explains what is measured as golfers look for an edge and the potential pitfalls of data, while Dr Nichola Kentzer explains some of the ethical dilemmas around the use of data.What role does data have in cycling? Olympic gold medallist Geraint Thomas explains why he still sees the sport as an art form and he doesn't rely on the data too much but rather the feelings in his legs. Ineos Head of Innovation and Performance Support Mehdi Kordi reveals how everything can be measured in cycling.Plus, Liverpool FC's former Director of Research, Ian Graham shares how football clubs can gain an edge through using data but cautions that football is the hardest sport to analyse data in. He also explains how he sold former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp on the merits of data as the club built the team that ended their 30 year wait for a Premier League title.The Team behind the Team is produced in partnership with the Open University.Team Ineos Grenadiers staff member David Rozman does not feature in this series and he was never interviewed or offered for interview during the process of gathering material for the series. Our production team was unaware of historical doping allegations relating to David Rozman and the 2012 season, which they have since been made aware of following the recording of this series.
Katie Smith explores the impact artificial intelligence (AI) is having on sport. It's part of a new four-part podcast series on what goes into helping athletes and teams perform at an elite level, made in partnership with The Open University.How are football clubs using AI when scouting players and for recruitment? Get the inside knowledge of Liverpool FC's former Director of Research, Ian Graham who explains how the technology is being used. Katie tries her hand at becoming a football manager by using an AI app – that is being used by professional football clubs – to get a scouting report on a player in the Bundesliga.Mehdi Khordi from Ineos Grenadiers outlines the possibilities for AI in cycling, while Steve Robinson, who is England Golf's national women's performance coach and advisor to 2022 US Open champion Matthew Fitzpatrick, shares how AI is being used in golf.Open University academic Dr Mark Antrobus, who has conducted research on AI and the future of sport science, discusses how AI is being used and its potential use in the future, with Dr Nichola Kentzer from the Open University outlining the pros and cons of AI, when it comes to athlete welfare.The Team behind the Team is produced in partnership with the Open University.Team Ineos Grenadiers staff member David Rozman does not feature in this series and he was never interviewed or offered for interview during the process of gathering material for the series. Our production team was unaware of historical doping allegations relating to David Rozman and the 2012 season, which they have since been made aware of following the recording of this series.
Rog is joined by Ludonautics founder and CEO Dr. Ian Graham to discuss the analytics and spending strategies behind the summer's transfer window; what the stats say about Mo Salah's age; why a Premier League goal is worth twice as much as one scored in MLS (analytically); and the story behind Son almost joining Liverpool.“Running the Game” is a series from Men in Blazers where we speak to the brightest minds working behind-the-scenes at some of the biggest clubs in the world. We go deep on the business of football, boardroom strategy and culture to learn all it takes to run an elite football club today.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Pastor Ian Graham presents the tapestry of text, tradition, reason and experience to proclaim an inspirational word on the role of women in ministry.Support the show
Pastor Ian Graham looks at Paul's instructions to "be subject to the governing authorities" and when it's time for Christians to disobey in love. Support the show
Pastor Ian Graham looks at Paul's exhortation to offer our bodies as living sacrifices.Support the show
Pastor Ian Graham delves into the admittedly dense Romans 10 and tries to draw out some beauty.Support the show
Pastor Ian Graham leads us into the thorny question of predestination.Support the show
Rog is joined by Ludonautics founder and CEO Dr. Ian Graham to discuss the rise of using analytics to identify football talent across the globe, building the first in-house analytics team in the Premier League with Liverpool in 2012, working with Jurgen Klopp to help spot undervalued players in the market and his quite magnificent book, “How To Win The Premier League.”“Running the Game” is a series from Men in Blazers where we speak to the brightest minds working behind-the-scenes at some of the biggest clubs in the world. We go deep on the business of football, boardroom strategy and culture to learn all it takes to run an elite football club today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Pastor Ian Graham starts our second round of Romans as we begin our summer book series. Support the show
In this episode, we go inside Liverpool FC's data revolution with Dr. Ian Graham, the mastermind behind the club's groundbreaking use of analytics. Ian reveals how his data-driven insights helped reshape recruitment strategy, most notably identifying Mohamed Salah as a top-tier winger long before he became a global star.He also shares how analytics backed Jurgen Klopp's appointment, supported pivotal transfer decisions like signing Sadio Mane, and overcame internal resistance to modern methods. From Barcelona comebacks to balancing scouting with stats, this is a rare look at the numbers behind Liverpool's rise to the top.Ian's book 'How to Win the Premier League: The Inside Story of Football's Data Revolution' is out now.
Pastor Ian Graham looks at the story of Jesus' resurrection breakfast with his disciples on the beach of the Sea of Tiberias. Support the show
Pastor Ian Graham tells one of the grounding stories of Ecclesia, from Luke 15.Support the show
Pastor Ian Graham leads us to contemplate the cross of Jesus and why the one who demonstrates the power over the grave dies to heal the world.Support the show
Pastor Ian Graham merges the themes of Palm Sunday with the sixth sign in John's gospel, inviting us to consider if we our eyes growing clearer or dimmer. Support the show
Pastor Ian Graham explores the fourth and fifth signs that Jesus performs in John's Gospel.Support the show
Pastor Ian Graham continues our Lenten series looking at the seven signs that Jesus performs in John's gospel. This week we are in John 5 and we see the encounter between Jesus and the man beside the pool at Beth-Zatha.Support the show