Podcast appearances and mentions of josh cooper

April 2026Thriving in the world of wartime codebreaking took more than just smarts and skill.Tact, diplomacy and organisational talent were needed to achieve results and navigate the fractious politics of the intelligence community.In these circumstances even the most shining of lights could be overshadowed by events. The achievements of outstanding talents could be almost lost to history, as the subject of this month's podcast proves.In this episode - the second in our 'Focus On' series about remarkable figures in wartime codebreaking - we are joined by Research Officer Dr Thomas Cheetham. He brings a personal insight into the career of Josh Cooper, the head of Bletchley Park's Air Section. Cooper was an intelligence pioneer, the legacy of whose tireless wartime work has been eclipsed by his eccentric personality.Our thanks go to Dr Ben Thomson for voicing our historical documents.Image: ©Bletchley Park Trust 2026#BPark, #Bletchleypark, #WW2, #Enigma, #Codebreaker,

What happens when Joe goes camping and leaves Charles unsupervised? Chaos. Absolute chaos. Josh Cooper jumps in as guest co-host and the show instantly goes off the rails—in the best way possible. From family game night debates to deep nerd dives into movies, anime, and deck-building obsessions, this episode delivers everything you expect from Wise_N_Nerdy… and then flips the table halfway through. Because just when you think you know what kind of episode this is… we hit you with something new. Welcome to the official takeover announcement of “The Little Brown Pill”—a brand new show where comedy, coffee, and conversation collide. ☕️ This episode is part nostalgia, part dad wisdom, part nerd-out session… and part caffeine-fueled origin story. Because being a grown-up doesn't mean you stop being a fan… It just means your sidekicks call you dad. Connection doesn't have to be perfect—it just has to be intentional. Whether it's game night, anime debates, or just sitting down together, the moments matter more than the format. Passion is contagious. From deck-building games to coffee culture, when you lean into what you love, you bring others along for the ride. Evolution is part of the journey. Sometimes a conversation turns into a new idea… and sometimes that idea becomes a whole new show. Brought to you by Poderation Check out Linktr.ee/wise_n_nerdy for all of the fun you need in your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Cooper leads us through Exodus 5 and how to turn to Jesus in hard times. Then, he reveals our 2026 initiative to have 1,000 people sign up for serving at Fern Creek. Because Jesus!

Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann, Josh Cooper from Knutson Construction and Sal Bagley from Wold Architects & Engineers discuss the latest updates for the reimagine Northfield High School project. 

The guys cover several local local headlines including the Pending Sale of US 30 Speedway, Racine Thompson taking over ownership of Eagle Raceway, a new tire manufacturer, and more. Plus the guys chat about the new championship format for NASCAR.Then the guys chat with Josh Cooper, Modified Track Champion, from Adams County speedway

This episode of Wise_N_Nerdy is packed with laughs, heartfelt moments, and plenty of nerdy goodness as Charles and Joe roll the dice on another unforgettable show.The episode kicks off with the return of the Manager Update—a fan-favorite segment. Joe reveals that his former nightmare manager has officially been let go, and his ex-coworkers couldn't be more thrilled. It's a big sigh of relief and the perfect way to start the night.From there, the hosts dive into the Question of the Week: “What's the best geeky gift you've ever received or given?” Charles shares the story of passing along his old computer to his friend Mike Woodard, while Joe talks about some of the incredible gifts from his brother-in-law, including D&D figures and wireless headphones. Both hosts fondly recall how longtime listener PaulPuck gifted them their Nintendo Switches—proof that the Wise_N_Nerdy community is truly something special.Then the dice set the path, starting with the Parliament of Papas segment. The guys weigh in on a tough Reddit story: a sibling who treasured their late sister's ring, only to have their brother use it to propose without asking. When the fiancée returned it, the family turned against the OP. Charles and Joe break it down with empathy and wisdom, exploring family dynamics and boundaries.Next, in What Are You Nerding Out About?, Joe gushes about the witty and creative writing style of Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer. Charles jumps between several nerdy delights—praising the new Demon Slayer movie, sharing his excitement for Lycoris Recoil, and announcing his brand-new podcast with Josh Cooper (aka JoshTheDad from Uploads of Fun): The Little Brown Pill, a show dedicated to nerding out about coffee.The dice roll again, landing on the How Do I…? segment, where Charles shares his proud DIY experience installing a rear car camera. It's a great reminder of the satisfaction that comes from tackling challenges head-on instead of always paying someone else to do it.Of course, no episode would be complete without some bad dad jokes—this time featuring Devocite—and even a surprise bad uncle joke from Charles. After the commercial break, the show takes a heartwarming turn as the hosts react to a video from Tyler (aka TheFullRunThrough), who introduces his newborn son born just the day before. Devocite keeps the theme going with a story about finding a baby crow… that turns out to be another sneaky dad joke.Finally, the episode closes with Daddy, Tell Me A Story, where the hosts swap fun tales about beating the summer heat. Joe explains how he crafted makeshift ductwork out of trash bags to funnel cool air from his living room to his bedroom—an ingenious (and hilarious) dad move.From start to finish, this episode reminds us that whether it's geeky gifts, DIY victories, or dad jokes galore, there's always a way to Find your FAMdom in the things we share and the stories we tell.Wise_N_Nerdy: Where Fatherhood Meets Fandom

A live, dice-driven episode of Wise_N_Nerdy where fatherhood truly meets fandom. Charles, Joe, and special guest Josh Cooper (Uploads of Fun) kick off with bad dad jokes, rule on a contentious Parliament of Papas case (Disney vs. Comic-Con), and trade stories about rewatching childhood movies as parents—TV edits, innuendo, and all. Audience mic stories bring the heat, from TMNT's rooftop to Robocop's cartoon tie-ins. The crew closes with practical strategies for overcoming sheltered upbringings: context, conversation, and teaching courage instead of fear.Bad Dad Jokes (rolled a 6)Icebreakers from stage and audience (dragons + fast food; “Poof! You're a drink.”).Ongoing bit: “There is no such thing as a good dad joke.”Parliament of Papas (rolled a 4)Reddit case: “Am I the buttface for going to Comic-Con after my wife took our kid (and her ex) to Disney without me—using our miles?”Panel reaction: finances + co-parenting ≠ unilateral decisions; ex attending without current spouse is a relational red flag.Consensus: wife = primary buttface; husband needs boundaries; bigger issue is relationship health.Daddy, Tell Me a Story (rolled a 2) — Rewatching childhood movies as parentsExamples: Caddyshack, Revenge of the Nerds, Three Fugitives, Firestarter, TMNT (1990 rooftop scene), Blankman, Transformers: The Movie ('86 toy-reset trauma), Robocop (how was this a cartoon?), The Ringer, Monty Python: Meaning of Life.Themes: TV edits vs. theatrical cuts; using IMDb Parents Guide; explaining dated humor; navigating innuendo in “family” animation; when to pause/skip with kids.How do I overcome my sheltered upbringing? (segued after gift moment)Hosts/guest share growing up Pentecostal/Southern Baptist/Mormon variations: satanic panic era (D&D, Magic cards), filtered DVD players, language rules.Parenting approaches now: teach context and timing for language; “if you don't know what it means, don't say it”; consent to discuss anything; “If it's on TV, it's not real.”Tools for fear/nightmares: teach lucid-dream control (look at your hand; give yourself a bazooka), anchor objects (a huggable TARDIS), model calm vs. catastrophizing.Live mic stories: rewatch shocks (Harry Potter attitudes, Severance tension without nudity, Blue Eye Samurai content surprise, 2001: A Space Odyssey at age six, Jaws jump scare), “that channel” confessions, schoolyard language, and representing disability positively in The Ringer.Parenting wisdom from audience: treat kids as autonomous humans; teach agency, not fear.Family-friendly doesn't mean sterile—context, conversation, and consent beat blanket bans.Rewatches are opportunities: talk era, edits, and what's changed culturally.Co-parenting logistics require transparency, not unilateral “surprises.”Teach courage over fear; give kids cognitive tools to manage scary media and language.“Everything I do is family-friendly—as long as you're my family.” —Charles“Teach time and place. Context turns ‘forbidden' into teachable.” —Josh“The second you posted to Reddit, you knew the answer—this is a relationship problem.” —Panel“If it's on TV, it's not real. And we can talk about anything.” —Charles

As students depart school for the year, we will take the opportunity to check in on the high school reimagine project. KYMN’s Logan Wells talks with Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matt Hillmann, the lead designer of the project, Sal Bagely with Wold Architect, and the project manager, Josh Cooper of Knutson Construction. In this 45-minute […]

As students depart school for the year, we will take the opportunity to check in on the high school reimagine project. KYMN's Logan Wells talks with Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matt Hillmann, the lead designer of the project, Sal Bagely with Wold Architect, and the project manager, Josh Cooper of Knutson Construction. In this 45-minute show, we discuss the initial design of the high school, the project's financing, and the logistics of a construction project in a school zone.See the most recent design here. (starts on page 8)

This week on the Elk Hunt Podcast, I'm joined by Josh Cooper, an Idaho native and one of the most consistent rifle elk killers you'll find. Josh has a track record of putting down big bulls in his home state—something that's far easier said than done. In this episode, Josh shares the wild story of his best bull to date, taken in an area he knows intimately—where he's tagged three great bulls within a mile of each other. What he stumbled on this year even left him in disbelief. We dig into: Why hunting the same area hard can turn up what others miss.How their group uses boot leather and glass to cover ground instead of camping deep.Real rifle hunting tactics—from spotting bulls two ranges over to killing two bulls the next day.And why, after their best season ever, they're switching back to archery this year.If you're a rifle elk hunter looking to level up your consistency, this episode is packed with hard-earned insight and strategy.

Joe Haggerty is joined today by Zig Fracassi and Josh Cooper as the Bruins roster down the stretch is set, but their struggles against bad teams continue. Joe, Zig and Josh take a closer look at how the Bruins can correct these issues before the playoffs. That, and much more! This episode of the Pucks with Haggs Podcast is brought to you by PrizePicks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America's No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS for a first deposit match up to $100! Pick more. Pick less. It's that Easy! Football season may be over, but the action on the floor is heating up. Whether it's Tournament Season or the fight for playoff homecourt, there's no shortage of high stakes basketball moments this time of year. Quick withdrawals, easy gameplay and an enormous selection of players and stat types are what make PrizePicks the #1 daily fantasy sports app! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been a week like no other in Formula 1. First, news broke that Andretti's bid to join the F1 2025 was denied, only to be followed up less than 24 hours later than Lewis Hamilton had triggered the release clause to leave Mercedes and join Scuderia Ferrari for 2025. Tonight Mark & Josh Cooper try to get their heads around the most dramatic couple of days in F1 history. Looking for unique and authentic F1 merchandise? Check out www.racingexclusives.com! Check out The RaceWknd magazine here! Title music created by J.T. the Human: https://www.jtthehuman.com/ Contact & Feedback: Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you enjoy podcasts Website: http://www.scuderiaf1pod.com Email: scuderiaf1pod@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ScuderiaF1Podcast Twitter: @ScuderiaF1Pod Facebook: Scuderia F1 Podcast To advertise on this show, please visit https://www.advertisecast.com/scuderiaf1 or email Overtime@AdvertiseCast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of 'Pucks with Haggs,' Joe Haggerty teams up with his friend Josh Cooper to tackle several hockey topics. They start by discussing Milan Lucic's recent leave of absence due to a reported arrest in a domestic violence case. The conversation then shifts to the Boston Bruins' impressive early performance, questioning whether coach Jim Montgomery has fully won over the team. Additionally, they explore the possibility of the Bruins rotating their goalies during the playoffs, along with other exciting hockey news and insights. This episode of the Pucks with Haggs Podcast is brought to you by Fanduel Sportsbook, the exclusive wagering parter of the CLNS Media NetworkRight now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning FIVE DOLLAR MONEYLINE BET! So, visit https://FanDuel.com/BOSTON and kick off the NFL season. FanDuel, Official Partner of the NFL. 21+ and present in MA. Hope is here. First online real money wager only. $5 pregame moneyline wager required. First onlinereal money wager only. $10 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets that expire 7 days after receipt. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. GamblingHelpLineMa.org or call (800)-327-5050 for 24/7 support. Play it smart from the start! GameSenseMA.com or call 1-800-GAM-1234. Factor. Visit https://factormeals.com/HAGGS50 to get 50% off your first box! Factor is America's #1 Ready-To-Eat Meal Kit, can help you fuel up fast with ready-to-eat meals delivered straight to your door. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet my nomad bestie and freelance video editor Josh Cooper.Josh and I met in a coliving in Valencia, Spain - his very first destination as a digital nomad. In this episode, he tells us why he decided to go nomadic, how he prepared for this transition, and what's different than expected (so far).Tune in for pt 2 in ~ 3 months.Connect with Josh:@heyjoshcooper on instagramhjcproductions.comConnect with Anne:Leave a review or voice message at digitalnomadstories.coOn instagram @annes_nomadstoryLearn more about my business: The Podcast Babes

On this episode of The Modern Practice Podcast, host Gary Tiratsuyan is joined by Technical Integrations Manager, Josh Cooper to discuss the exciting news and developments coming out of Rectangle Health, and our best-in-class software, Practice Management Bridge®. During the discussion, Josh shares insights into the powerful capabilities of Practice Management Bridge, including the latest integrations that are now available with practice management systems. Josh dives into the importance of managing all your patient payment, scheduling/communication, financing, and compliance workflows from a single solution to save staff time, increase revenue, and grow as a business. Later, we discuss the Rectangle Health's partnership with Zelis, to introduce the first of its kind, straight through processing for medical and dental practices. Learn more about Rectangle Health's Practice Management Bridge solution, here: https://www.rectanglehealth.com/solutions/practice-management-bridge/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tmpp_jc&utm_content=postConnect with Josh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdcooper9/Learn more about how Practice Management Bridge integrates with your practice management system and delivers a seamless experience for both staff and patients: integration@rectanglehealth.com

GenZ Entrepreneur Josh Cooper, Founder and CEO of Skoop Digital talks about what led him to want to spark change.Josh talks about his frustration with the education system and shares what he thinks are the next big things.Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review.Learn more about Josh and Skoop Digital on all socials:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-cooper-55426b120/Instagram: @skoop.digital and @_astrocoopWebsite: https://skoop.digital/Email: josh@skoop.digialConnect with Rob:www.robnapoli.comwww.linkedin.com/in/robnapIG: @robnapoli.riseupShow Produced by: Niranjan Deshpande (Nick), Broken Frames Studio, www.brokenframesstudio.comCreative Director: Maxim Sokolov, www.maximsokolov.com Special offer for #BearNation listeners interested in trying Brilliantly Warm (https://www.brilliantly.co/), use this 10% off discount code WELCOME10.The 8 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Choosing a Coach (and how to avoid them!) use this link to get your FREE download: https://www.thaxa.com/p/the-bear-necessities-of-entrepreneurshipWe have teamed up with Phin, a social impact company, to give back for each episode to the communities that we serve. To learn more or get involved with Phin for your company, visit: https://www.phinforgood.com/

The popular Cooper family, led by father Josh, recently visited Discovery Park and created content already receiving thousands of views. The family is well known for creating off-beat comedy, under the name Uploads of Fun, which has captured the attention of millions of viewers across various social media platforms. You'll have to watch their video to find out if they rated Discovery Park as “slay or no way.” In this podcast episode, we discuss Josh Cooper's background in brand management, his journey to becoming a full-time content creator, the power of social media in today's digital age and the role his family plays in his work. We also explore his family's unique style of humor and discover why it resonates with such a broad audience. You can check out their visit to Discovery Park here: https://youtu.be/O3emNrrYahg. This episode is sponsored by The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development.

In this interview, Meg and Josh have an honest conversation about the struggles and rollercoaster of being a yoga teacher. You can find Meg's information at her website here: www.megsangimino.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yoga-biz-podcast/message

The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 312: We Stand with Survivors with Rebecca Sebastian & Colin Hall   Description: We must not be afraid to speak up when we see harm taking place in the yoga world - that is part of yoga. Recently, there was recent news that Bikram Choudhury was scheduled to teach in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. If you are unaware of this, there are some resources you can use to learn more about why this is problematic and why it is upsetting many people in the yoga world.   In this episode, Shannon Crow is joined by Rebecca Sebastian and Colin Hall to discuss this recent event. They share what actions they and others in the yoga community took to put pressure on the organizers and hotel to stop the event from happening and what additional actions we can take to bring Bikram to justice.   Bikram will no longer present at the event as he was originally scheduled to but there is still more to be done to hold him accountable for his actions and the abuse he inflicted on women in his yoga classes and trainings. Tune in to find out more about what you can do and how we can collectively disrupt the sexual assault and harm that occurs in yoga spaces.   Key Takeaways: [0:00] Shannon reads a note to the survivors. [3:39] This podcast interview was recorded live with Rebecca Sebastian and Colin Hall to discuss the recent news of Bikram Choudhury teaching in Vancouver, BC, Canada. [5:14] Shannon shares some resources where you can read more about the current situation. [7:10] Shannon gives thanks to the sponsors, OfferingTree and Pelvic Health Professionals. [8:43] There has been a recent wave of effort to keep Bikram out of Canada, and it has worked but there are many more questions arising from this situation. [13:36] Colin Hall, Rebecca Sebastian, and Shannon Crow introduce themselves. [16:09] Rebecca and Colin share some resources where you can get the backstory of what happened with Bikram. [18:59] Colin started investigating who was behind bringing Bikram to Canada. [22:27] Rebecca shares some of her tips on how to make movement happen, especially when dealing with non-profits. [24:31] Shannon shares that there are survivors of abuse from Bikram who are being threatened by organizers of this event. [27:11] Is this water under the bridge? Is this something that happened and we should all move on? Colin explains why not. [29:20] Josh Cooper joins the call to share his experience in speaking directly with the GM of the hotel where the event was set to take place. [32:04] Shannon gives a shout out of thanks to sponsor, OfferingTree. [33:11 - 33:12] Rebecca has some action steps that you can take if you are in the US. [35:10] Colin explains some of the actions that he and other Canadian yoga teachers took to stop Bikram from teaching yoga in Canada and what actions you can take now. [39:45] How can we decrease sexual assault and harm caused by the power imbalance in yoga? [43:19] Shannon and Rebecca share their thoughts on why people might still be signing up for Bikram's trainings and what we can do about it. [49:18] Not everyone, even in the yoga world, is aware of Bikram and what he did. [52:05] How do we separate the yoga that we do from the people and the harm they caused? [57:42] When people get together and organize, you can get results. [60:16] Rebecca shares some resources for people who have experienced sexual assault. [61:03] Shannon shares some takeaways and upcoming events you can join.   Links: Hotline for Women Against Violence Against Women in Canada - (877) 392 7583  National Sexual Assault Hotline (USA) - 800 656 4673 Rainn.org Rebecca Sebastian on Instagram Colin Hall on Instagram Josh Cooper on Instagram Online Protestors Express Outrage in Response to Bikram Choudhury's Scheduled Classes in Canada, Article by Sarah Herrington and Renee Marie Schettler for Yoga Journal Controversial Bikram yoga founder's planned Vancouver workshops raising flags, Article by Sarah Grochowski for Vancouver Sun  Organizers say controversial Bikram Yoga event will be "rescheduled", Article by Megan Devlin for Daily Hive Navigating Narcissism with Dr. Ramani Podcast Episode: ‎Bikram Yoga and the Abuse of Power w/ Mandeep Kaur Sandhu  Hell-Bent: Obsession, Pain, and the Search for Something Like Transcendence in Competitive Yoga  Benjamin Lorr Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator, Netflix Documentary LA County Courthouse Department of Justice Reports Change.org petition Vancouver Board of Tourism Vancouver CBC OfferingTree User Group on Facebook Canada Yoga Sports Federation Alison Henry of Bikram Yoga Gardom Lake Shannon Crow on Instagram The Connected Yoga Teacher Facebook Group   Gratitude to our Sponsors, OfferingTree and Pelvic Health Professionals.   Quotes from this episode: "How do we stop the abuse of power that is so prevalent in the yoga world?" - Shannon   "The truth is that we will get more impact by following the money." - Rebecca   "So many people are coming into our practices with that vulnerability piece." - Rebecca   "When people get together and organize, you get results." - Colin Hall  

Marriage isn't easy and it isn't for everyone. But it doesn't hurt to tap into some guidance occasionally if you've decided it's for you. We're hoping this special episode will provide a few ideas to tip the scales in a more positive direction for those who are either married, heading that direction, or have friends or clients who are looking for guidance along the way. Suzanna and I are in our 31st year of marriage and our 3 "kids" are in their 2nd, 3rd and 4th year. So we thought it would be fun to combine our "lessons learned" from the whole gang! We'll kick off this episode with guidance from the 3 more recently married couples and then shift into the 10 1/2 lessons from the... well... older couple.  Those lessons range from “Buy more toothpaste” and “Live in 3D” to “Rocky Balboa's secret.” We don't have “the answers,” but we thought maybe a few things we've picked up through the detours and dirt roads over the past 30+ years (and insightful advice from the more recently married crew) might be of interest to those traveling a similar journey or pondering doing so in the future.Looking for weekly tips, tricks and turbo boosts to enhance your life? Sign up for the CATALYST 5 here, a brief weekly bullet point list of 5 ideas, concepts or boosts Dr. Cooper has discovered to improve your personal and professional life!For more information about the Catalyst Community, earning your health & wellness coaching certification, the annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium and much more, please see https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ or reach out to us Results@CatalystCoachingInstitute.com If you'd like to share the Be A Catalyst! message in your world with a cool hoodie, t-shirt, water bottle stickers and more (100% of ALL profits go to charity), please visit https://teespring.com/stores/be-a-catalyst If you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Forum Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218.  This is an awesome group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more. Finally, if you enjoy the Catalyst Podcast, you might also enjoy the YouTube Coaching Channel, which provides a full library of freely available videos covering health, wellness & performance: https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannelContact us: Results@CatalystCoaching360.comTwitter: @Catalyst2ThriveWebsite: CatalystCoaching360.com

In this special edition of Deep Look, the guys welcome on Janna Hamaker, Rueben Berg, and Josh Cooper to discuss where officiating and rules from observer, game advisor, and referee perspectives.

(Times are Approximate)10:15 am - 1602 - Leadership I - Pastor Dummitt11:30 am - 1305 - The Importance of Apostolic Doctrine - William McGraw1:00 pm - 1401 - Apostolic Patterns and Methods I - Elder Dummitt2:30 pm - 1101 - Introduction to the Word of God/ Pentateuch - Jessica & Josh Cooper

Our Outreach Minister, Josh Cooper, walks us through Mark 14 and the anointing of Jesus. The story begs us to ask, "What have I sacrificed for my King Jesus?" --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ferncreekcc/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ferncreekcc/support

Former Cowboys Deion Imade and Clint Chelf break down the win over Texas Tech and look ahead to this week's game against TCU.  The guys also catch up with former Oklahoma State wide receiver Josh Cooper to discuss his time as a Cowboy.

We're kicking off the month of October by celebrating all things EPIC ART! You can find beauty everywhere on the Elkhart County Art Trail and as the listeners know we celebrated 15 fabulous years of Quilt Gardens with world-renowned sculptor Seward Johnson's stunningly realistic life-size bronze sculptures. But that wasn't all! Talented artists joined the celebration, with their creative and playful takes on public art around every corner on the Heritage Trail. On this episode, we chat with Lynn DeClemente Losavio, Program Officer at The Seward Johnson Atelier. Building on the legacy of the Johnson Atelier Technical Institute and School of Sculpture, The Seward Johnson Atelier promotes the appreciation of and education about sculpture and public art through the creation, maintenance, sales and public placement of Seward Johnson's sculpture. The Seward Johnson Atelier is the exclusive owner of copyright in Seward Johnson's sculpture and is committed to educating the public about his artistic legacy. Lynn talks about how Seward Johnson got his inspiration for the over 400 sculptures, how they are created and just why they look so lifelike. Then we chat with Josh Cooper, an incredible muralist from Goshen. Josh started painting and creating when he was young and growing up in Chicago, he was fascinated with street art and graffiti. Find out how he went from his passion for graffiti to putting his work on canvases and diving more into "legal" art. The Elkhart County CVB is proud to unveil a new Josh Cooper mural featuring the new IN Indiana branding later in October. Remember to get up close, touch, interact, and take a picture with free outdoor public art in Elkhart County and learn more at EpicArtAdventures.com

CLASS SCHEDULE:10:05 AM - 11:15 AM - Leadership 1 - Pastor Dummitt11:20 AM - 12:30 PM - The Importance of Apostolic Doctrine - William McGraw12:30 PM - Lunch Break (Lunch at the church - Donna Bond)1:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Apostolic Patterns and Methods - Elder Wayne Dummitt2:30 PM - 4:00 PM - Introduction to the Word of God - Pentateuch - Jessica Cooper1101 - Introduction to the Word of God/ Pentateuch - Jessica & Josh CooperThe study of the five books written by Moses will give you a historical, legislative, and spiritual look at just how much God loves and desires a relationship with His people.Required Reading: *Paris, Chris. Handbook on the Pentateuch. Weldon Spring, Mo.: Word Aflame Press, 2017. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N27USC1/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_XC6A0CAD7TBSTTP4QNHB https://pentecostalpublishing.com/products/handbook-on-the-pentateuch 1305 - The Importance of Apostolic Doctrine - William McGrawApostolic Doctrine… what is it? It is the foundation of the Church and all true Apostolic ministry. This class teaches its importance and why it must not be compromised or minimized.Required Reading: **Hall, J. L. and David K. Bernard, Eds. Doctrines of the Bible. Hazelwood, Mo.: Word Aflame Press, 2011. https://pentecostalpublishing.com/products/doctrines-of-the-bible https://www.amazon.com/dp/0932581714/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_RH78ZBXA486FWVHGA30V (Recommended: Butler, Daniel L. The Last Generation of Truth. Hazelwood, Mo.: Word Aflame Press, 1998.) https://pentecostalpublishing.com/products/last-generation-of-truth 1401 - Apostolic Patterns and Methods I - Elder DummittThe phenomenal results of the 1st century Church cannot be questioned. They established a pattern that we are to follow, but what was it and what were the methods of evangelism they used? You will be inspired to discover just how simple their methods were.Required Reading: **Gleason, Stan O. Follow to Lead: The Journey of a Disciple Maker. Weldon Spring, Mo.: Word Aflame Press, 2017. https://www.amazon.ca/dp/0757752209/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_QA43J3YZSKHFXSAXKPM5 (Recommended: Schwarz, Christian. Natural Church Development: A Guide to Eight Essential Qualities of Healthy Churches. Carol Stream, Ill.: ChurchSmart Resources, 1996.) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1889638005/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_SHRPS41G06N92MRB6WQN 1602 - Leadership I - Pastor DummittThis is a cutting-edge study teaching the foundational principles of leadership. You will discover that there are five very important keys to effective church leadership. A violation of any one of the five will greatly hinder the leader's ability to be effective.Required Reading: Maxwell, John C. Developing the Leader Within You 2.0. New York: Harper Collins, 2018. https://www.amazon.com/dp/0718074084/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_T7R51GTZYASPE4ZR2WWA

Discipleship Minister, Rich Teske and Outreach Minister, Josh Cooper take some time to reminisce on meaningful memories with their dad. They also praise God for being a perfect, Heavenly Father who demonstrates His love for us through the person of Jesus. Come and laugh with us! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ferncreekcc/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ferncreekcc/support

Today, we get to hear from Outreach Minister, Josh Cooper, about why the mission of Jesus is important to him and should be important to us as followers of Jesus. In these times, we must be merciful, urgent, and love sinners. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ferncreekcc/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ferncreekcc/support

JOSH COOPER, President and CEO of the Baycrest Foundation

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Big Cat Rescue Entrepreneurial Audit Jaclyn Gutierrez & Josh Cooper ENT6930   Introduction   One of the main staples of Corporate Entrepreneurship at the University of Florida involves performing an entrepreneurial audit.  This audit is to be performed by a team of graduate students (Jaclyn Gutierrez and Josh Cooper) by the permission of the executive team of Big Cat Rescue.  The purpose of the entrepreneurial audit is to measure the frequency and intensity of entrepreneurship being performed at the company.  In addition, it highlights ways the company can incite increased innovation and entrepreneurial action through their employees.  Howard and Carole Baskin gave a wonderful tour of the Big Cat Rescue campus and allowed themselves as well as others a part of their team to be interviewed.   To begin it is very important to understand the concept of entrepreneurship and corporate entrepreneurship in the context it is being discussed in the class.  Entrepreneurship has many different definitions, but the majority of them include the same elements.  They way we define entrepreneurship in the course is “the process of creating value by bringing together a unique combination of resources to exploit an opportunity” (Morris).  On the other hand, corporate entrepreneurship holds many names including, “organizational entrepreneur,” “intrapreneurship,” and “corporate venturing.”(Morris)  By examining the definition of entrepreneurship above it becomes clear that entrepreneurship is not specified by organizational context.  As a result, “Corporate entrepreneurship is a term used to describe entrepreneurial behavior inside established mid-sized and large organizations” (Morris).  Thus corporate entrepreneurship relies on management and employees to innovate in every facet of the business.  Such entrepreneurship is paramount to helping companies that hope to establish a sustainable competitive advantage in the market.   The entrepreneurial audit aims to engage Big Cat Rescue in reflection of the entrepreneurial mindset present at the company.  The audit hopes to measure this presence in Big Cat Rescue as well as in the employees.  In the interest of the audit's purpose, entrepreneurship must be quantified in a manner that enables Big Cat Rescue to decipher the amount of entrepreneurship present in their company as well as compared to other nonprofits similar to them.   This entrepreneurial audit of Big Cat Rescue will target aspects inside of the company that foster entrepreneurship.  The aspects inside of Big Cat Rescue that will be evaluated are strategy, and culture.   Background   Big Cat Rescue is an animal sanctuary located in Tampa, Florida committed to the rescue and rehabilitation of big cats.  The sanctuary is the largest in the United States serving specifically to big cats and is staunch on ending the private trade and ownership of big cats.  The nonprofit has evolved overtime and started when the founder Carole Baskin rescued numerous bobcat kittens from a fur farm.  Originally, the company bred and sold some big cats early on, but shifted focus once Carole Baskin came to the realization that big cats should not be pets nor bred in captivity.  As a result, Big Cat Rescue became determined to outlaw the private trade and ownership of Big Cats in the United States through legislation.  Pushing legislation has become a main focus for Big Cat Rescue and they engage their visitors to become active in joining their efforts.   Strategy   Entrepreneurship in strategy is key for companies that hope to stay ahead of their competition.  An entrepreneurial strategy is defined in the course as “a vision-directed, organization-wide reliance on entrepreneurial behavior that purposefully and continuously rejuvenates the organization and shapes the scope of its operations through the recognition and exploitation of entrepreneurial opportunity' (Morris).  When this strategy is applied to organizations it enables the company to prosper in even the most competitive markets.  Most organizations, however, find difficulty in balancing their efforts of seeking the full potential of their current markets and products versus innovating to find new markets and products.  Finding the correct balance can be a difficult process, but well worth the reward.  Applying this to Big Cat Rescue, we will focus on the company's market strategy and the company's strategy for developing innovation internally in order to attain organizational goals.   In order to address the entrepreneurial presence in strategy at Big Cat Rescue, we will highlight several key factors and discuss the entrepreneurial activities that exist in each.  The key factors we will examine are the development of an entrepreneurial vision, increasing opportunity recognition, promoting the need to be innovative, placing value on employee's ideas, and acknowledging the importance of failure.  The first area we will highlight is the development of an entrepreneurial vision.  All great organizations have clear concise visions that drive the company to a larger overarching goal.  In the case of Big Cat Rescue, their vision has evolved overtime, but one key element has stayed consistent.  That element is that the care and rehabilitation of big cats has been paramount to their beginning goals and transformed into the vision they have today, which is to end the private trade and ownership of Big Cats.   Throughout the tour and multiple interviews it was clear from the employees and upper level management where they hope to go and how they hope to get there.  Big Cat Rescue prides itself on pursuing legislations as a means of protecting Big Cats. Their actions match their vision and this is shown in multiple ways.  The first is on their website, where the first page shows visitors the most important thing they can do to help protect Big cats.  This involves messaging various political figures in order to push bills through Congress.  In addition, Big Cat Rescue prompts visitors to their sanctuary to call their government representatives as well.   Another area of emphasis is increasing opportunity recognition.  This is an area Big Cat Rescue excelled in and it was evident throughout our tour.  The founder, Carole Baskin, was extremely keen on being at the forefront of any possible opportunities that gave the sanctuary new and different ways of donating.  An example she mentioned during the interview involved a new feature of Facebook that allowed users to donate easily to certain charities.  The company utilizes various social media accounts to seek more awareness and increase donations.  The ability to recognize new opportunities also relies on upper management's ability to let employees be innovative.  It was obvious throughout that employees could share new opportunities that they found and would have them welcomed by management.  This is crucial for a company that hopes to continuously be on the lookout for new opportunities.   This transitions to the next key area, which is placing value on employees' ideas.  Carole Baskin mentioned in the interview that when employees come up to her with problems most of the time she responds with some variation of, “You're smart you can figure it out.”  Carole says this to make a point that she values her employees and their judgment.  This is very beneficial for a company that hopes to have an entrepreneurial strategy.  Big Cat Rescue does not hire externally and promotes from within their pool of volunteers.  This combined with the attitude that the employees are able to solve their own problems without running to management to solve it emphasizes that they place value on their employees' ideas.   The final key area in an entrepreneurial strategy is recognizing the importance of failure.  The ability for employees to be comfortable with failure must come from the top down.  Carole Baskin made it very clear to us that she embodies this and stated in the interview, “Fail fast, and move on.”  An example that she provided involved raising chickens in the sanctuary.  This move was made in order to keep from feeding the cats' commercial chicken, which has pesticides and antibiotics in their meat.  Unfortunately, this new opportunity failed because they could not grow chickens fast enough and they did not provide enough meat for the cats once fully grown.  As a result, Big Cat Rescue had to pivot and begin feeding them other sources of meat, but the lesson of the importance of failure became evident.   Culture   Culture represents the collective values and behaviors that develop the specific environment that the company operates in.  At the epicenter of Big Cat Rescue's culture is the desire to help protect all big cats.  While this may seem obvious it was clear to us the importance of big cats' well being through management and employees dedication and fervor to their individual jobs.  The company does an excellent job of recognizing their employees and this is shown through multiple pictures of employees on various organizational charts displayed throughout the sanctuary.   Big Cat Rescue uses a color coordinated shirt system to display the experience levels of their volunteers.  The volunteers move to different color shirts, the more years they gain volunteering at the sanctuary.  This is a clear and easy way of illustrating the company's organizational hierarchy through experience.  It also allows volunteers to easily be able to seek out more knowledgeable volunteers if they have a question or if there is a problem. The shirts serve as a visual representation of the volunteers dedication to the animals and are worn with pride as a volunteer progress to higher shirts.   Big Cat Rescue has a Code of Honor for the sanctuary that was developed by volunteers.  This is code of honor was developed by the volunteers and serves as a platform for how volunteers should act while on the job.  The company's' ability to put the code of honor in the volunteers hands is very empowering for the volunteers and shows the commitment of the company to valuing their employees.  The company furthers this by establishing a committee comprised of Carole Baskin and her daughter and two volunteers that meet weekly.  This committee discusses any problems or issues that may have come up and seeks ways to resolve them in a way that's beneficial to all parties.  Big Cat Rescue defines their volunteers as rescuers.  This was an important point to realize because it denotes a greater sense of importance for the volunteers.   In addition, the executive team at Big Cat Rescue exhibits a high sense of urgency.  This urgency is rooted in the belief that legislation will soon be passed to ban the ownership and trade of big cats.   Customer service is very important to Big Cat Rescue and each member of the executive team that we interviewed echoed this.  Jeff Kremer, The Director of Donor Appreciation, was most vocal on the subject and explained his attention to detail in regard to customer service.  He mentioned how important it was to give personal attention to donors and notes that donors have become friends.  He seeks to create personal relationships with supporters and donors and this mentality keeps donations flowing back to Big Cat Rescue.  One of his biggest points was to present as many options as possible to donors as well as finding prospective donors that take as little of Big Cat Rescue's resources as possible.  This helps illustrates the entrepreneurial mindset that is so prevalent throughout the company.   Core Competencies   Big Cat Rescue and it's leadership demonstrate numerous entrepreneurial competencies that have been vital to the company's success  The entrepreneurial competencies include: opportunity recognition, opportunity assessment, risk management, conveying a compelling vision, tenacity, creative problem-solving, resource leveraging, guerilla skills, value creation, maintain focus yet adapt, resilience, self efficacy, and building and using networks.  Throughout Big Cat Rescue's existence they have displayed all of these competencies in some form, however certain competencies stick out.  The most important competency they show is their ability to convey a compelling mission.  Their vision has evolved overtime, but has been crucial to their success as it is manifested in every employee's' tireless efforts.  Another competency embodied at Big Cat Rescue is a high level of self-efficacy.  This entrepreneurial competency begins at the top of the organization and trickles down to the volunteers.   Carole Baskin instills a high level of efficacy in her employees through the expectation that each individual was hired for a reason and thusly has the ability to solve the majority of the issues that may arise.  Since Big Cat Rescue is a non-profit and seeks donations it is very important they maintain an expansive network.  This is another entrepreneurial competency that the company epitomizes and maintains to be successful.   Structure and Human Resources   The structure for Big Cat Rescue is set up in a manner that promotes the entrepreneurial mindset. The structure is extremely flat for a non-profit of that size and allows for easy communication between the management team, employees, and volunteers.  The structure is set up so any issues that arise can be communicated and addressed in a timely manner.  This structure also benefits the entrepreneurial presence in the company because it easily allows volunteers and employees the opportunity to express any new and innovative ideas to top management.  From our surveys, we gathered that most of the employees and volunteers feel they have the right amount of direction as well as ability to speak up if needed.  The human resources side of Big Cat Rescue is simple.  They hire from within their volunteer pool, and this helps keep turnover low while also creating a dedicated group of employees.   Methodology   In order to gain a proper understanding of the entrepreneurial intensity and the inner workings of Big Cat Rescue, we analyzed their website, interviewed 4 members of upper management and sent out a survey to the employees of the company. We were very fortunate to have every employee respond and participate in our survey.   Interviews   We spent an hour each with Howard Baskin, Jeff Kremer, Carole Baskin, and Gale Ingham. We asked them questions about their backgrounds and the day to day of the organization. Some of our questions asked about how communication worked in the company, how were decisions made, and how much ownership of tasks do employees have. We crafted these questions to understand how often the company pivots, what their culture is like, and how entrepreneurial they are.   Howard Baskin joined the organization in 2003 and helped turn the company around. He is the treasurer and CFO, having a background in finance and working with small for profit companies. Howard Baskin was able to transform Big Cat Rescue from a non-profit that was barely breaking even to one with $3.7 million in their bank.   Jeff Kremer is Big Cat Rescue's Director of Donor Appreciation. His job is to coordinate fundraising and to maintain relationships with donors. A lot of his job is taking pictures and videos of the cats and sending them out to donors. He explained to us that a good way to maintain relationships with their donors is to find out which cats are their favorites and to keep these donors updated on these cats. He has increased donations by having communication with donors that doesn't involve asking for donations, which improves the organization's relationships with the donors and makes them want to give even more.   Carole Baskin is the CEO and Founder of Big Cat Rescue. She began the sanctuary in 1992 with her now late husband, after rescuing bobcat kittens from a fur farm. Carole Baskin had gotten involved in rescuing the kittens after already owning one bobcat and her husband wanting another. They stumbled in a fur farm and bought all the kittens in order to save them from their death. Carole Baskin attempted to rehome the kittens but eventually realized that most people are incapable of giving these animals good homes and that this trade needs to stop. She now views herself as the cheerleader of the organization. Carole spends her time supporting her employees and volunteers while brainstorming new ideas to further the organization.     Gale Ingham is the Operations Manager of the organization. We met her after she had spent a significant amount of time trying to wrangle a pair of bobcat kittens, which gave us a special insight about her day to day. Gale's began her involvement with Big Cat Rescue as a visitor. She was new to the area and took a tour and decided to stay for a volunteer orientation and has been volunteering ever since. Gale was an accountant before she became a full time employee at Big Cat Rescue.     Survey   As we mentioned earlier, we were lucky enough to have every single employee answer our survey about the entrepreneurial climate of the organization. Getting a 100% response rate says a lot about the company without even looking at the results. This is clearly a motivated and close-knit group. Most of the surveys weren't procrastinated on and were completed the day after they were distributed.    We distributed our survey on Qualtrics, which enabled us to see how quickly our surveys were completed and how long each person took on the survey.  On average our survey took about 5 minutes to complete. We had one outlier who left the survey open for 5 days, which we excluded from this calculation. Our survey taking 5 minutes shows that they did take time to read and carefully answering our questions. We used questions that could be answered with long written responses and on a scale from 1-5. As expected, we received only a few answers for the open-ended questions, but the answers we did receive were helpful.   For the most part, employees gave rather similar answers to each of our questions. For questions about employees being free to make decisions and about the company having open communication, most respondents said they agreed or strongly agreed.  Employees agreed that rule breaking/bending is not encouraged, which is to be expected when you think about the nature of Big Cat Rescue's rules. Most of their rules revolve around animal handling and care. Employees don't have strict guidelines to follow though when it comes to their daily activities.        In many questions of the survey, there was one respondent who seemed to be in disagreement with what everyone else was saying. This individual seems to view Big Cat Rescue as having a rigid chain of command and they do not feel that they have a lot of freedom in their job. We are unsure about the position of this individual so we don't know if they feel so micromanaged because they are working directly with the cats, which is a position that has a lot of controls, or because of another factor.   Despite this one responder, most employees seemed to agree that they had a lot of freedom in their role and that their input was taken seriously.     Entrepreneurial Audit   We've found that Big Cat Rescue is an incredibly entrepreneurial company. They haven't been afraid to make major pivots when they've been needed and are always on the cutting edge. From supporting new legislation to traveling around the world to support other rescues, they frequently find new ways to support their cause of protecting big cats.   Below we will discuss why Big Cat Rescue falls here on the entrepreneurial grid.   Degree   Big Cat Rescue is a fairly innovative organization. They've found ways to always be ahead of the trends in nonprofits and how to innovate within their organization to ensure success.   One of the most innovative practices Big Cat Rescue participates in is their hiring practice. They very rarely hire from the outside. For instance, when the organization realized that they needed someone to head up donations and maintain relationships with donors, they looked internally rather than find someone who has worked in the field before. They selected a dedicated volunteer, Jeff Kremer, to fill the position. They had learned from past mistakes that it is much more efficient to find someone who is already passionate about their cause and train them for a position, than to find someone who is trained and experienced.   Big Cat Rescue also places an incredible amount of importance on educating their volunteers, which is not something that always happens in a non-profit environment. Big Cat Rescue had classes offered that teach their volunteers important skills like first aid for humans and animals and how to become properly involved in legislation.   Big Cat Rescue is also innovative in the variety of ways they finance their organization. They solicit donations and they also offer tours of their facility at varying costs. They offer 11 different types of visits to their facility, including multiple tours, weddings, parties, and field trips. Big Cat Rescue's website also features a donation page that is filled with different ways to support the organization, including donating Bitcoins, sponsorship options, and an Amazon wish list.   Frequency   Big Cat Rescue is rather frequent in the number of entrepreneurial events. The day we visited they had just launched a new class for their volunteers and a new donation tool. Since they are a rather small organization it is easy for them to move things around to better serve their purpose. There isn't much red tape when it comes to the business and fundraising end of the organization since there is frequent communication between the employees and upper management. We heard in our interviews and from our employee surveys that open communication is encouraged and that most employees didn't feel like they were micromanaged and that they had a lot of freedom in how they could accomplish their tasks. Something we heard often during our visit was “You're smart, figure it out”. This seems to be the unofficial mantra of Big Cat Rescue; no one needs to be told how to do things, you're smart enough to figure it out so go and do it.   Big Cat Rescue has created a culture in which frequent entrepreneurial events are encouraged. If someone has an idea, it's easy to talk it out with management and they are listened to. This makes it easy for the organization to embrace good ideas and implement them quickly.  That being said, in other aspects of the organization Big Cat Rescue doesn't really change. They've had three major pivots in vision in their history. The first came when they decided to stop breeding some of the smaller breeds of cats such a bobcats, the second when they stopped allowing humans to interact with the cats, and the third when they became heavily active in legislation. They were able to make this first pivot in 1997 and the last two in 2003.   The first pivot was originally fought by Carole Baskin's then husband. He really enjoyed having the bobcat kittens around and he believed that by breeding them they were helping to preserve the species and grow its gene pool. After his disappearance, there was no more disagreement on breeding and Big Cat Rescue was able to easily transition into being only a sanctuary.   When Carole proposed ending interaction with the animals, she faced a lot of fight from within her organization. Most of her employees and volunteers were stunned by the idea. Many guests came to Big Cat Rescue because they wanted to interact and take pictures with the cats and the employees and volunteers felt that no one would come if Big Cat Rescue stopped offering this. They knew that there are many other sanctuaries that visitors could choose to support and still get to interact with the animals. The fear of losing guests was based on the misunderstanding of why people came to the rescue. The employees and volunteers thought people cared most about interacting with the animals, when in reality they were satisfied with observing and learning about the cats. Visitors understood that it was in the best interest for the animals if they did not interact directly with humans and they respected this.   Eventually, Carole's staff accepted the idea. They realized that it is better for the animals and that by allowing guests to interact with the cats they sent a mixed message. The sanctuary was founded to show that these animals do not make good pets, but interactions conflicted with this vision. Carole believes that by ending contact with the cats, Big Cat Rescue has stopped sending out a muddled message and has actually increased visitors because of this clear mission.   The third pivot came with the realization that Big Cat Rescue was not doing anything to solve the problem of big cats being kept as pets. They were giving the cats they rescued great life time homes, but there were still countless cats being sold off as pets to homes that really could not support them. The pivot to add legislation to their mission was regarded as a great step forward to their organization. It wasn't fought like the first two pivots, but was embraced since everyone could see its importance.   The employees and volunteers were happy to work towards supporting legislation that aligned with the organization's goals and the sanctuary shifted some aspects of its day to day to enable working towards legislation. Big Cat Rescue has put quite a bit resources towards finding good representatives to support their bills and have allocated a space on their property to encourage people to sign petitions to end the selling of big cats as pets. They also utilize their social media accounts to help get the word out there of legislation they support and to encourage people to contact their representatives about the bills.   Big Cat Rescue innovates often on a small scale. Their day to day gets shaken up all the time, which is a big part of the nature of running a non-profit organization, especially one with animals. They are always ready to try something new and open communication is a core value that is vital to the survival of Big Cat Rescue. That being said, Big Cat Rescue has only had 3 major innovative shifts in vision, which is rather infrequent.   SWOT   Strength   The strongest strengths of Big Cat Rescue are its leadership, staff, and vision. The employees and volunteers clearly believe in their leaders and it motivates them to come and work hard. Their staff is another strength because they are so incredibly dedicated and hardworking. They really believe in the cause and don't mind making sacrifices to help out the animals.   Big Cat Rescue's strong vision is the foundation of all of the organization. It helps keep everyone motivated and working towards their goal of ending big cats in private homes. They are aware that this vision would essentially put them out of business and they embrace that.  The finances are a clear strength of Big Cat Rescue since they have become so financially sound since the addition of Howard Baskin to the group. He has helped to ensure that they can take care of their cats until their deaths.   Donor relations are another area they excel in. They have figured out how to engage their donors without soliciting them for money. By keeping up with their donors, they create a friendly relationship and it helps keep the donors coming back.   Weakness   A weakness for Big Cat Rescue is that a large part of their revenue comes from donations and visits. If something happens to donors they rely on, Big Cat Rescue may not be able to function. They do generate their own revenue through tours and special events; donations are still key to their financial stability.   Government regulation is considered to be a weakness since the rules of regulating the care of these animals change often which requires Big Cat Rescue to stay on top of regulation and be ready to adjust to new rules at all times. This utilizes a lot of time and energy that could be spent in other ways.   Opportunity   Legislation is a massive opportunity for Big Cat Rescue to reach their goal of ending private ownership of big cats. Without legislation they wouldn't really have a way to end the trade and ownership of these animals.   Threats   While Big Cat Rescue does not view other sanctuaries as threats or competitions, they still do compete for donations and support. If annual donations that Big Cat Rescue has come to expect go to another organization, it could mean disaster for Big Cat Rescue. This will more than likely not ever actually happen since Big Cat Rescue works hard to maintain relationships with donors and they have saved up a lot of money so that they do not have to worry as much about getting enough donations to feed the animals every year.   Big Cat Rescue actively pursues passing legislation that makes it impossible to own big cats as pets and while legislation is almost always their ally in this mission, it is always possible that legislation could be passed that will make it more difficult to run this sanctuary. We don't foresee this occurring, but felt it was still worth mentioning.   Recommendations   As we've discussed, Big Cat Rescue is an incredibly entrepreneurial company. They understand the importance of open communication and being open to new ideas. No day is routine for them. Big Cat Rescue also realizes the importance of flat structure when it comes to their hierarchy (we are not discussing volunteer hierarchy since those controls steam from safety protocols).   One of the biggest weaknesses we found while we were completing our audit is that it seems that Big Cat Rescue employees parrot back what their leadership says. We worry that Big Cat Rescue has fallen victim to groupthink and that employees are just agreeing with what is said to them. We are open to this assumption being wrong. This weaknesses was discovered through our survey. We felt that the answers given by employees were almost too similar. If the surveys had not been anonymous, we would recommend speaking with the one employee who felt differently than the others since they seem to have a very different view of the organization. Since that is not an option, we recommend discussing with employees the importance of not falling into groupthink and that it is ok and welcome to challenge ideas.   Another recommendation we have that came from our survey is for Big Cat Rescue to be more transparent about their decisions to employees and volunteers. In our survey results, it was brought up that often management does not inform employees about decisions that have been made or changes to procedures. Employees feel confused and an inconsistency with their work when this happens. Big Cat Rescue should make a point to quickly send out memos when important decisions are made and they should make sure that people know as quickly as possible when decisions that affect their day to day are made.   Our last recommendation is that Big Cat Rescue should improve their presence on Instagram. Currently, their Instagram posts inconsistently and does not seem to interact with visitors who have posted their pictures from Big Cat Rescue. We think they are missing out on a great opportunity to engage their visitors by liking and commenting on their posts. This could get visitors to follow Big Cat Rescue's social media accounts which would keep the organization in their mind and possibly increase donations. Big Cat Rescue's presence on Instagram would also help to combat the trend on Instagram of accounts that show big cats as pets. They could use this as an opportunity to directly fight this mindset and show that these animals should not be kept in private hands.  

Outreach Minister, Josh Cooper, and Nathan Ayers from WKU's CSF speak today on being a missionary where you are. We are called to love God and love people no matter where we are - at work, at a restaurant, at a park, at home. The call is bigger than we can even imagine. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ferncreekcc/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ferncreekcc/support

Learn more about Josh and Skoop Digital on all socials:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-cooper-55426b120/Instagram: @skoop.digital and @_astrocoopWebsite: https://skoop.digital/Email: josh@skoop.digialDon't forget to subscribe and leave a review.Connect with Rob: https://beacons.page/RobNapoli or on LinkedIn, www.linkedin.com/in/robnap.We have teamed up with Phin, a social impact marketing firm, to give back for each episode. To learn more, visit: https://app.phinforgood.com.

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This week, Aarav and Arsh interview Former NFL Defensive Lineman and Former NFL Coach, Josh Cooper, and make their two picks each for Fantasy Football Must-Starts in Week 1 (Two Brothers - Two Picks)Chapters:0:00 Introduction1:13 Two Brothers - Two Picks4:37 Interview with Josh CooperBe sure to check us out on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7PxPcRqG3rv6gPMBaSBOUwSupport the show (https://www.twobrothersandtheirsports.com)

The long summer break is finally over as we return to the track at Spa this weekend for the Belgian Grand Prix. Joining us this week is Josh Cooper from The Athletic. Josh, who covers the NHL, has become a huge F1 thanks in part to the Netflix phenomenon Drive to Survive. Tonight we discuss Josh's career covering the NHL, working for 3 Olympic organizing committees and of course we talk plenty of F1 including a preview of this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix. All this and more on the podcast that is always up to speed with Formula 1! Special Guest:mattsekeres Josh Cooper (The Athletic): Twitter Feedback & Contact: Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you enjoy podcasts Website: http://www.scuderiaf1pod.com Email: scuderiaf1pod@gmail.com YouTube: http://ow.ly/gerq50CxM5S Twitter: @ScuderiaF1Pod Facebook: Scuderia F1 Podcast To advertise on this show, please visit https://www.advertisecast.com/ScuderiaF1 or email Overtime@AdvertiseCast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, Amy and Kierra sit down to talk with musical artist Josh Cooper. The three talk about advice they wish they had known growing up, Josh's irrational fear of slip'n slides, uncertain futures, and learning to say no before it's too late. Check out the Amplify Festival website for our call for artists here and you can find Josh Cooper on Instagram here! Learn more about Amplify here!

Have you ever started at a church in one role and then found yourself in another role several years later? Many of us have been there and walked that same road. Hear how Josh Cooper, Fern Creek Christian Church Louisville, KY, did just that. A heart for missions, making disciples, and deep community impact can be heard here. At the end of the episode, Josh gives you key next steps on how you can be strategic and intentional with your local and global missions. For more of Seats to Streets Church Coaching, visit us online at www.seatstostreets.com

Our church spent over $122,000 in missions last year. Reaching lost people isn't just something we talk about here at Fern Creek, it's what we do. Our Local Outreach Minister, Josh Cooper, challenges us to host a block party this summer so that we can get to know our neighbors, share life with them, and then talk to them about Jesus. It's party time! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ferncreekcc/message

Last week in Fort Wayne, Indiana - a violent white supremacist walked up to a car with 3 Black teenagers and unloaded his gun on them - killing Josh Cooper and Andy Retic and critically injuring Jaylin Rice. Let me unpack and explain the case and then let's plan on doing everything we can to support these families. We paid for their funerals through @GrassrootsLaw but they are going to need a lot more help. This podcast is produced by The North Star, a Black-owned and operated independent media platform for liberation-journalism. If you want to support The Breakdown and the work we do, head on over to https://www.thenorthstar.com/ for more content. 

On today's episode of The Illegal Curve Hockey Show, Drew, Ezra and Dave break down a busy week between the Winnipeg Jets and Calgary Flames. The guys also welcome to the program Dennis Beyak, Winnipeg Jets Broadcaster on TSN3 (25:47), Marty Biron, TSN & MSG Analyst (50:33), Jody Shelley, Columbus Blue Jackets Analyst (1:37:09) and Josh Cooper of The Athletic (1:58:30).

Join Brandon as he chats with the beloved students and startup founders Josh Cooper of Skoop, and Brendan Wang of Capnos.Follow Skoop at https://skoop.digital/ & Capnos at https://mycapnos.com/Love what you hear? Let us know! Subscribe, listen, & share this podcast widely. Liking us and rating us helps A LOT to get the word out.Share your thoughts with us about future episode topics, guests, or segment ideas. We read and respond to every message: hatchcast@msu.edu. You can also follow us on Instagram & get a look behind-the-scenes.Hatchcast is brought to you by the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Michigan State University, in collaboration with the MSU Entrepreneurship Association, MSU Women in Entrepreneurship, and the MSU Innovation Center.Original Music by Kakia GkoudinaMixed & Edited by Gabe Hales & Justice KeechCo-created by Aaryn Richard, Tyler Mehigh, & Kurt CregerCo-hosted by Gabe Hales, Justice Keech, Brandon Weaver, Tiauna West, & Aaryn RichardAbout the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Michigan State UniversityThe Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation empowers students to learn through action by providing campus-wide programs, courses, and resources to test ideas, foster an entrepreneurial mindset, develop empathy, and create new ventures.

What is the "orthodox monopoly" and how does it affect non-orthodox Jews in Israel? In this episode, we discuss non-conforming and unlabelled Jewry in Israel, as a lifestyle and its communities. We're joined by Josh Cooper, a committed halakhic egalitarian Jew who shares his insights and values and how they mesh - or don't - with mainstream Israeli society. Credits: Hosted by Zachy Farber-Hennessey Produced and written by Eden Farber-Hennessey Special thanks to Josh Cooper Music: Cold Funk Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Anna heads out plodding with fellow Milo trainer, Josh Cooper, around Tooting Common. They discuss his Masters in Sports Therapy (and how he fits it in around zoom), injury management and prevention, how the lockdowns have changed the fitness industry and Josh's predictions of what's next for Fitness. For the Milo Community, they discuss Milo Month, which entails setting mini goals for lockdown and helping each other be accountable for success of these! Christmas is also mentioned!

Our Local Outreach Minister, Josh Cooper, encourages us today to adopt a missional attitude toward lost people. Statistics show that 3.1 billion people have never heard the name of Jesus. As followers of Jesus, we can't claim Jesus as Lord and not do what He says to do. Jesus gave us the Great Commission for a reason, but how we obey it is up to us.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ferncreekcc/message

In a lead-up to the 2020 Michigan Celebrates Small Business Gala Celebration Jeffrey Mosher spoke with several winning companies from this cycle. Due to the COVID-19, this year’s gala will take place online July 28th! Please visit https://michigancelebrates.org/ Here, he speaks with Josh Cooper who is the Founder/CEO of Skoop. Skoop was nominated as a Michigan SmartZone Best Small Business for 2020. » Subscribe for More: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX... » Visit MBN website: https://www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ MBN ON SOCIAL: MBN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX... Like MBN: https://www.facebook.com/mibiznetwor Follow MBN: https://twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ MBN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

Welcome to Food Sport Central with Mike McCloud and Mark Conway. Catch all the latest news, updates and developments in the world of Food Sport as Mark & Mike host recent winners, talk with new sponsors and welcome surprise guests weekly! We're joined by Josh Cooper this week!www.walmart.com/cookingchallenge www.worldfoodchampionships.com

Hey Puckheads!!! Thanks for tuning in to this weeks show! Here is whats on tap for this week: - NHL Free Agency is here! We will get you all caught up on all the big names around the league - Hockey Hall of Fame Talk - Willie O'Ree and Gary Bettman in the same year!?!?! - Josh Cooper joins the show from The Athletic to talk everything about the Kings and some John Tavares!

ADF on operations - Captain John Moulton and Corporal Josh Cooper describe the medical training and marksmanship skills that will be delivered to Iraqi Security Forces during the mission.